Apple has reactivated its detailed map overlay for the Monaco Grand Prix, giving users of its Maps app an unusually close look at the Circuit de Monaco during the race weekend running June 5 through 7.
According to CNET, the company first built the overlay for the 2025 race and made several changes for this year. The track, which winds directly through the streets and buildings of Monaco, now appears dark gray instead of light red. The race cars that appear along the track have been updated to match the colors of this year's competing teams, though their positions on the track do not reflect actual race standings.
The map includes detailed 3D renderings of landmarks along the circuit, including the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Both locations appear in day and night-lit versions.
The Circuit de Monaco was Apple's first Formula One Maps overlay, introduced last year. Since then, Apple has built similar detailed versions for Formula One street races in Las Vegas, Melbourne, Montreal, and Miami. Each overlay is activated for the days when a race comes to that city.
Apple's investment in Formula One mapping reflects its broader commitment to the sport. Apple TV is currently the United States broadcast channel for Formula One racing.
The Monaco map also adds practical details beyond the race course itself. Road markings and bike lanes are included, and for anyone attending the race in person on the Côte d'Azur, the map provides real-time information such as road closures, footbridge locations, and restroom locations.
