The 18-year-old Hobart driver was never headed during the 18-lap race on the 3.3-kilometre circuit through the principality.

Peroni blasted into the lead with a brilliant start from pole position and led home French drivers Charles Milesi and Victor Martins, establishing the biggest winning margin (4.3 seconds) of the seven Eurocup races  this year.

The win has vaulted him from 12th to eighth in the pointscore following unrepresentative results in the first three rounds.

Peroni was elated with his performance at the international series’ showpiece round.

“It was as near to a perfect race that I’ve ever driven,” he said. “My car was near-perfect too.

“I got a good start, which is more important at Monaco than anywhere else. Overtaking is almost impossible here unless the driver ahead makes a mistake.

“In the first laps I could attack the circuit without risking hitting the barriers.

“With Charles and Victor fighting over second place, I was able to extend my lead until I had a safe margin.

“From there I maintained the gap until the end of the race.

“To win any race at this famous circuit, in front of the Formula 1 teams, is just amazing.

“It’s just what I needed after a difficult start to this year’s series. Now we have to keep the momentum going.”