AGP Executive Report

F1 Spotlight: Kim Kardashian made amends with Sky Sports’ Martin Brundle in Singapore after their awkward Monaco Grand Prix encounter, keeping her relationship with Lewis Hamilton in the paddock spotlight. Monaco Gala: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000. Arts & Style: Charlotte Casiraghi appeared at the Paris Opera Ballet gala in Chanel, with a look inspired by her grandmother Grace Kelly. Sports Media: Sportel Monaco’s October programme adds a brand-focused day as broadcasters, rights holders and sponsors gather at the Grimaldi Forum. Riviera Travel: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will add Monte Carlo to its route from Paris in 2027.

F1 & Celebrity: Kim Kardashian made peace with Sky Sports’ Martin Brundle at the Singapore Grand Prix, months after their awkward Monaco grid-walk encounter went viral. She also cheered on Lewis Hamilton, while her paddock looks kept cameras busy. Monaco Gala: Camille Gottlieb plans to bring the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000. Eva Longoria was among the stars at the event. Arts & Heritage: Monaco opened rarely seen spaces for European Heritage Days, and a new book explores the Casino de Monte-Carlo’s history as a cultural landmark. Music & Stage: Monaco radio has created its own music, while New Moods launched a new season with live performances.

F1 Paddock: Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle laughed off their awkward Monaco Grand Prix encounter during a reunion at the Singapore race. Monaco Gala: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000; Eva Longoria also drew attention on the red carpet. What’s On: A new guide rounds up Halloween events across Monaco this October. Culture: A new book traces the Casino de Monte-Carlo’s journey from gaming hall to cultural landmark, while Monaco’s radio station has created original music for its broadcasts. Heritage: Monaco opened rarely seen spaces to visitors for European Heritage Days.

Formula 1 & Fashion: Kim Kardashian drew attention at the Singapore Grand Prix in a pink Alaïa gown as she cheered on Lewis Hamilton. The weekend also revived debate over Monaco’s planned 2027 sprint, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc arguing that street circuits make passing difficult. Art Market: Monaco-connected auctioneer Simon de Pury says the art world must embrace technology and become less exclusive to move forward. Monaco Gala: Eva Longoria, Camille Gottlieb and Princess Stéphanie joined the Global Gift Gala, bringing a glamorous crowd to the Principality for a charitable cause. Riviera Culture: A look back at the artists and writers drawn to the Côte d’Azur recalls the region’s long hold on figures including Matisse, Fitzgerald and Cocteau. Royal Legacy: Grace Kelly’s Cartier engagement ring—featuring a 10.48-carat diamond and now valued at a reported $38.8 million—remains one of Monaco’s most enduring style icons.

Monaco Gala: Eva Longoria, Camille Gottlieb and Princess Stéphanie joined guests at the Global Gift Gala in Monte-Carlo, which raised funds for vulnerable children and families. Art Market: Auctioneer Simon de Pury says technology and wider access are needed to shake up an art world built on exclusivity. Formula 1: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton questioned sprint races on hard-to-pass street circuits after Singapore; Monaco is on F1’s expanded 2027 sprint calendar. Rallying: Sébastien Loeb has tested Project Rally One’s new WRC car, which is targeting its debut at the 2027 Monte Carlo season opener.

Global Gift Gala: Eva Longoria and Princess Stéphanie brought star power to the second annual charity gala at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, where Longoria wore a black velvet gown as honorary chair. Halloween in Monaco: October’s programme includes family activities at Parc Princesse Antoinette and a Harry Potter-themed concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra on 31 October. Screen & Culture: Docuseries A Study on Beauty, featuring a chapter on French perfumery filmed in Monaco and across Europe, is being presented to MIPCOM buyers. Monaco Icons: Grace Kelly’s Cartier engagement ring, a 10.48-carat diamond now valued at $38.8 million, gets a fresh look at its place in royal and Hollywood history.

New Music: Former Ajax academy player ELIKIA has released “Baller,” a track inspired by his football career, ahead of his debut album First Of A Kind, due Nov. 20. On the Water: Yacht Club de Monaco’s 1909 cutter Tuiga won the Tradition class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, with Pierre Casiraghi at the helm and an accomplished crew aboard. Monaco Style: Princess Charlene brought back her hazelnut Max Mara suit for the national rugby sevens team’s season presentation, offering another lesson in sharp tailoring. Halloween Arts: Monaco’s Oct. 31 programme includes family activities at Parc Princesse Antoinette and a Harry Potter-themed concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra at Auditorium Rainier III. Gala Season: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000.

Live Music: New Moods has launched its third Monte-Carlo season, bringing six months of tribute acts—from ABBA and Madonna to Amy Winehouse—alongside local performers and a new menu. On the Move: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will add a Paris-to-Monte-Carlo journey in 2027, pairing Art Deco train travel with live piano music and Riviera views. Arts & Heritage: Monaco opened rarely seen spaces for European Heritage Days, while a new book revisits the story of the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Charity & Glamour: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000. Sports Media: SPORTEL Monaco has unveiled its 2026 conference programme, focused on the changing global sports industry.

Live Music: Monte-Carlo’s New Moods has opened its third season, with six months of tribute shows ahead, including ABBA, Madonna and Amy Winehouse, plus performances by local talent. Heritage & Arts: Nearly 2,900 people explored Monaco during European Heritage Days, with rare access to municipal spaces, concerts by the Rainier III Academy and an exhibition at Pavillon Bosio. Culture & Charity: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the Global Gift Gala back to Monaco after its debut raised €400,000. Monaco History: A new book delves into the story of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, tracing its rise from gaming hall to cultural landmark.

Heritage & Culture: Monaco’s European Heritage Days drew 2,878 visitors, with rare access to the City Hall, Rainier III Academy and Caroline Media Library, plus concerts and family activities. Charity & Events: The Global Gift Gala returns to the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo on October 9, aiming to build on last year’s €400,000 fundraising total and support local causes including Fight Aids Monaco. Basketball: AS Monaco Basket says its professional rise is on pause after the club entered cessation of payments, closing a 12-year run that brought national titles and European competition. Arts & Media: SPORTEL Monaco has unveiled its 2026 conference programme, while the SPORTEL Awards jury will be chaired by former Monaco striker Sonny Anderson. Local Art: A new exhibition invites artists to examine what Monaco preserves—and what it leaves behind.

Global Gift Gala: Camille Gottlieb is bringing the fundraiser back to Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris on October 9, aiming to build on last year’s €400,000 haul. This year’s beneficiaries include Fight Aids Monaco and local initiative Corazones Unidos. Monaco Launch: Maison Cala introduced its rosé and Mediterranean lifestyle brand at a private Monaco gathering during Yacht Show week, pairing wine, design and hospitality. Awards in Monaco: Josh Kerr, Marileidy Paulino, Sabastian Sawe and Agnes Ng’etich are among the World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees; winners will be announced in Monaco on November 29. SPORTEL: The 2026 Monaco conference programme is out, with former Monaco striker Sonny Anderson set to chair the Sportel Awards jury.

Monaco Spotlight (Arts & Culture): Assouline and SBM have released Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming, a lavish look at how the historic casino helped shape modern Monaco—beyond roulette, into architecture, design, and film glamour. Fashion & Lifestyle: Bahrain Jewellery Centre and APM Monaco launched the Automne Collection, with autumn-inspired bordeaux/greens and a nod to Charles Leclerc’s influence on what shoppers want to wear. Performance & Dance: Compagnie Hervé Koubi brings “Sol Invictus” to Monaco’s Center for the Arts (Oct. 22), blending contemporary dance, hip-hop, capoeira and martial arts around themes of trust and connection. Sports (Global, Monaco-linked): World Athletics named javelin star Rumesh Tharanga among 2026 World Athlete of the Year nominees, with the awards gala in Monaco on Nov. 29. Luxury Travel: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will add a new Paris-to-Monte Carlo route in early 2027, returning the train to Monaco as an annual stop.

Tennis Spotlight: Jannik Sinner confirmed he’s ending his 2026 season early to undergo treatment for a persistent knee injury, putting his World No. 1 status in question as he targets a full return in 2027. Sports Incident: At the China Open, Daniil Medvedev was disqualified after accidentally striking a spectator with a ball during his semifinal against Novak Djokovic, who went on to reach the final. Monaco Arts & Culture: A new Assouline book, Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming, explores how the historic casino evolved into a global elegance icon—beyond roulette, into architecture and film legacy. Sportel Monaco: Former Brazil star Sonny Anderson will chair the Sportel Awards 2026 jury, with winners set for 19 October at the Grimaldi Forum. Local Sports Leadership: Monaco Basket Association founder Éric Elena received the French Basketball Federation’s Gold Medal for 17 years of developing women’s basketball in Monaco. Entertainment/Media: Chernin Entertainment is teaming up with Nexon and Embark Studios to adapt ARC Raiders and THE FINALS for film and TV. Fashion & Society: Stelios Hadjiioannou married Orla Murphy in an intimate Monaco civil ceremony at City Hall, followed by a reception at Villa La Vigie.

F1 & Monaco Sport: FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 have unveiled their 2027 calendars, with both junior series continuing to support F1 all season, including races around Monaco and a new Istanbul stop. Monaco Football: AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun says a Premier League return is still “definitely” an option after his Everton move collapsed over medical concerns. Local Sports Update: Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu is back in action after an ACL recovery, starting and playing 75 minutes in Monaco’s friendly win over Pisa. Entertainment & Games: Nexon and Chernin Entertainment are pushing “ARC Raiders” and “The Finals” into TV and film, betting on transmedia momentum from major player milestones. Royal & Fashion: Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Charlotte Casiraghi turned up in coordinated dark looks at Paris Fashion Week, as Alexandra also shared her engagement news. Monaco Society: Princess Charlene and Princess Gabriella kept the matching tradition going during a Monaco state-visit appearance. Art & Culture: New York’s Independent Art Fair organizer Independent has been acquired by Informa, linking the brand to major global events including Monaco Yacht Show.

Monaco & Italy diplomacy: Prince Albert II wrapped up an Italian state visit with a clear “unfinished business” list, including modernising the air services deal and improving access for Liguria residents to care at Monaco hospitals. Charity swim with Monaco ties: Les Marinières en Rose hit a record in Villefranche-sur-Mer, drawing 800 participants and raising €15,000 for the CHPG—funds aimed at supportive care for women. F1 in the spotlight: Charles Leclerc clawed back from last to finish fourth in a chaotic Sepang Bahrain GP, while the circus now pivots to the Singapore GP’s new Sprint weekend format. Sporting Monaco angle: Daniil Medvedev was defaulted at the China Open after hitting a spectator with a ball—an ugly reminder of how fast tennis can turn. Football transfer talk: Folarin Balogun says he’s still open to a Premier League move after his Everton deadline-day switch collapsed amid medical concerns, with Monaco still in the mix. Luxury & yachts: Dubai used the Monaco Yacht Show to push its superyacht hub credentials, highlighting marinas, streamlined entry and a new UAE yachting alliance. Entertainment buzz: Kim Kardashian says she stayed single for five years to “completely heal” before dating Lewis Hamilton.

F1 in Monaco’s orbit: Max Verstappen grabbed pole for the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton alongside and Kimi Antonelli fourth after a tough Mercedes qualifying. Race-day buzz: The 2026 Bahrain GP is set for Sunday at Sepang, with standings tightening after Verstappen’s win and Hamilton’s podium recovery from a Ferrari tyre gamble. Local sports culture: Monaco’s own Lamine Camara is being spotlighted as a key midfield target in EA FC 27 career-mode chatter, while AS Monaco’s academy ambitions keep the focus on homegrown development. Celebrity & lifestyle: Kim Kardashian says she stayed single for five years to “completely heal” after Kanye West, before dating Lewis Hamilton. Royal spotlight: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene hosted Italian President Sergio Mattarella for a historic state visit, capped with opera and an Italian-themed evening at the Palace. Arts & design: A Native American and Indigenous poster exhibition at Poster House runs through February 2027, celebrating Indigenous artists as makers, not just subjects.