Monaco Grand Prix 1991 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna continued his perfect start to the 1991 season with a masterful fourth consecutive victory at Monaco, extending his legendary dominance at the principality to five wins in seven years. The Brazilian controlled the race from pole position with trademark precision around the unforgiving street circuit, demonstrating why he was regarded as the undisputed master of Monaco. Senna's flawless performance in the MP4/6 kept his championship rivals at bay and reinforced his status as the man to beat.

Nigel Mansell finished second for Williams after a strong recovery drive, though he was never close enough to seriously challenge Senna's superiority. The Englishman's result was tempered by frustration at being unable to convert Williams' improving pace into a genuine challenge for victory, but second place kept him in mathematical contention for the championship. Jean Alesi claimed a popular third place for Ferrari, delighting the Tifosi with an aggressive drive that showcased the young Frenchman's prodigious talent despite his car's limitations.

The race was significant for marking Senna's fourth straight win to open the season, equaling the record set by Jim Clark in 1965. With McLaren showing no signs of weakness and Senna driving at the peak of his powers, the championship appeared to be a foregone conclusion. Williams' inability to match McLaren's consistency suggested that while they possessed race-winning speed, reliability and strategic execution would need to improve before they could seriously threaten Senna's crown.