Well I'm now in a position to answer. It is incredible. Even my vegetarian, 'save the planet by driving an Echo' better half had a smile a mile wide when the cars first passed. Then we put in our earplugs.
The machines are really a triumph of engineering and the sensation of standing 2m from them passing at truly unbelievable speeds is just exhilarating. I've posted a little video from where we were standing to give you a feel.
The Monaco Grand Prix is definitely something to experience once. There is something for everyone - even the leathery speedo clad 80 year old gent flanked by 4 amazonian women on his rather large yacht was enjoying himself.
