First Wild Cards Announced to compete at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026
The organisers of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, taking place from 4 to 12 April 2026 on the prestigious courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club, have announced the allocation of the first two wild cards for the singles main draw of this 119th edition: Stan Wawrinka and Matteo Berrettini.
Winner of the tournament in 2014 following a memorable final against compatriot Roger Federer (4–6, 7–6, 6–2), Stan Wawrinka shares a special bond with the Monaco crowd.
A three-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 3, he also won the Davis Cup in 2014 and an Olympic gold medal in doubles.
Superyacht Chef Competition: Nine chefs set to go head to head in gastronomic challenge
Nine chefs are preparing to get behind their stoves for the 7th Superyacht Chef Competition on 2 April 2026. Organised by YCM’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre in partnership with Bluewater, the event promises a feast of flavours. With its aim being to promote to the public a relatively unknown profession, this culinary contest always attracts a full house.
This year’s Jury president is the two-Michelin star chef, Philippe Etchebest, Meilleur Ouvrier de France. “At sea preparing food is much more than just a service, it defines life on board. This competition puts the spotlight on chefs who are capable of producing dishes worthy of the finest haute cuisine, in a tight space and often single-handedly, with products that change with every port of call,” explains YCM Director and General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
Freedom to Fight: Ferrari’s Internal Duel Shapes the Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1 occasionally produces races that feel like a mirror image of expectation. The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix at the vast Shanghai International Circuit was one of them.
Both Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and Scuderia Ferrari arrived in China with clear championship teams with lead drivers, Russell and Leclerc. Yet by Sunday afternoon the race had produced an intriguing inversion. The drivers expected to lead their teams found themselves finishing behind their own teammates.
The symmetry was striking. Mercedes celebrated a one-two victory, while Ferrari found itself in a fascinating internal duel that quietly shaped the outcome of the race.
Work Resumes on Key Moyenne Corniche Site at Monaco’s Western Exit
After several months of pause, construction work on a previously stalled social housing project at the western gateway to Monaco is set to resume on Monday, 23 March 2026.
The project is located on Avenue Prince Rainier III, a critical stretch of the Moyenne Corniche that connects Monaco to the French Riviera hinterland. This route is one of the three main coastal roads serving Monaco and is heavily used by daily commuters, cross-border workers, and local residents.
