Winner of the Prix de Monte Carlo Robert Manzon, Gordini 23S. Prince Rainier and his father Prince Pierre. Right Antony Noghès, founder of the race. Monaco Grand Prix 1952, transformed into a race for sports cars. This was a two day event, the Sunday for the up to 2 litres (Prix de Monte Carlo), the Monday for the bigger engines, (Monaco Grand Prix).

After winning the Prix de Monte Carlo, Robert Manzon sits in his Gordini 23S, holding the winner's trophy. Observing from a raised dignitary box are Prince Rainier and his father, Prince Pierre. To the right, race founder Antony Noghès looks on. This victory ceremony took place during the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix, which was exceptionally held as a two-day event for sports cars. Spectators watch from the windows and ornate balconies of the building overlooking the circuit, which is lined with hay bales.

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