One of the many great things about Formula 1, as opposed to many of the other major racing brands and leagues around the world, is the location of its premier events. There is of course the season ending race coming up at the end of this month in Abu Dhabi. And as is always the case, the 2017 season will get underway with a trip to Australia. Add in trips to Singapore, Shanghai, Budapest, and Barcelona, and the most important thing an F1 fan needs to do each year is make sure their passport is up to date.

But the granddaddy of them all, the location that sets Formula 1 apart from every sporting event in the world, is its annual May pilgrimage to the independent principality of Monaco on the French Riviera. It's glitz, it's glamour, it's beaches and sunshine, it's racing, and it has the most famous casinos in the entire world. In fact any survivor's guide to the Monaco Grand Prix that's worthwhile includes a comprehensive look at gambling on the Riviera, and how you can get yourself primed for the trip by practicing ahead of time. Find an online casino and play now on mobile, because when the best drivers and best cars in the world are racing around the streets of Monte Carlo, mobility is crucial.

Money is also important, so make sure you win a little before booking your tickets. As one of the chief drivers of the local economy, the race directly brings in around $120 million. From full hotels, a packed harbour, and restaurants where reservations are a must, the entire month of May is dedicated to keeping this 1929 tradition alive and well. Grandstands for 200,000 spectators and 21 miles of barriers are built by more than 200 construction workers. That's not a lot by major racecourse standards, but considering Monaco has just 37,000 residents living in a place just 0.75 square miles, quintupling the number of people on the streets is a rather impressive feat.

Also, don't expect to get a lot of sleep when you're there for the most famous race in the world. When you're not in the casinos, along the racecourse, or spotting celebrities, you're most likely going to be at one of the many parties that rages well through the night and in to the morning hours. The local residents, known as Monegasques, say it's all part of the event that is Formula 1 racing when you mix the world's best drivers, with the world's richest fans.