What is accessible in Monaco during the Formula 1 races?

As I understand it, the Monte Carlo Casino is closed during the races. Is that correct? When does it open? Is it closed only on Sundays or during practice times (e.g. Thursday noon), as well?

Are you at least able to see how it looks from somewhere?

Lastly, can I wander around the area in Monte Carlo where the Opera House and Casino are located?

Edit: http://www.casinomontecarlo.com/plan-your-stay/casino-entry/

From website "Groups and tours: Every day, except during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Casino de Monte-Carlo is open to groups and tours from 9 am till 12 pm only, so that games aren't disturbed."

Would you then say that Monte Carlo is open (after 2PM) for playing even during the races? Only tours are not happening?

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Best Answer

From the Monte Carlo casino website, there is no mention about being closed during F1 weekend: it is opened everyday from 2PM. So it must be opened.

I hope you already have your hotel and don't want to use your car as the circuit is really in the main streets:

But you will probably be able to walk around the city if your are 1 block away from the track.

In addition, as @AndyT commented:

They also open all the roads up every evening, after whatever practice/qualifying/race sessions have finished. (Source: my brother-in-law who went to the Monaco GP a couple of years ago.)