9 World Champions who never won the Monaco Grand Prix

#6 Alberto Ascari

The Italian was one of the race drivers to take part in the inaugural Monaco Grand Prix that took place in 1950. He has raced for Ferrari, Maserati, and Lancia, and is a double world champion (1952 and 1953).

Ascari was the runner-up in 1950 and during his Championship years, Monaco was not in the calendar. But, the track returned in 1955, which was the Italian's final year as an F1 driver. Just when he was about to take the lead, Ascari crashed into the harbour, with 20 laps remaining.

That, sadly turned out to be his final race, and he retired on the same track he made his debut on.

#5 Mario Andretti

The Italian born former F1 driver is one of the most successful American drivers in the history of this sport. He has 12 wins and 19 podium finishes to his name, and also won the world championship in 1978.

He raced at Monaco eight times, and his record isn't that impressive. He even failed to qualify once in 1971. His best finish was 5th in 1977. In his Championship winning year, he managed to qualify 4th, but due to a fuel leakage issue, slipped way back.

Edited by Sripad