42nd, Von Brauchitsch Triumphs in Monaco: Mercedes Showdown Steals the Show

There were a few key names missing from the Monaco GP entry, because Hermann Lang was unwell and Dick Seaman was recovering from injuries sustained at the Nürburgring. Tazio Nuvolari, meanwhile, was otherwise engaged testing for Alfa Romeo at Monza.

There was still a fine field, though, Rudolf Caracciola leading initially from Mercedes team-mate von Brauchitsch, with the Auto Unions of Bernd Rosemeyer and Hans Stuck following. The Mercedes duo gradually pulled away at the front, but Rosemeyer then closed the gap and had all but caught von Brauchitsch when steering failure pitched him off the road. In his absence, the Mercedes drivers continued to set a fierce pace until Caracciola pitted with a serious misfire, shortly before half-distance. Repairs took more than three minutes and von Brauchitsch was clear.