Lando Norris claimed an impressive victory at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, converting pole position into a triumphant win in one of the most thrilling races of the season. The McLaren driver held off fierce challenges from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri to secure his second win of the year in a race packed with strategy, tension, and last-minute drama.
Norris overcame an early lock-up at Sainte Devote and expertly navigated Virtual Safety Car interruptions, heavy traffic, and the mandatory two-stop regulation to take the chequered flag. His composure under pressure paid off, helping him cut into Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ championship, which now stands at just three points.
Leclerc kept the pressure on throughout, especially during the opening laps and again in the closing stages when Max Verstappen briefly led the race with an alternate tyre strategy. However, the Monegasque had to settle for second in front of his home crowd. Piastri, despite leading the standings, couldn’t find a way past and completed the podium in third place.
Verstappen, running a unique offset tyre strategy for Red Bull, inherited the lead late in the race but was forced to pit with one lap remaining to comply with the two-stop rule. The late stop dropped him down to fourth.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton drove a quiet but steady race, climbing to fifth after a penalty in qualifying. Rookie Isack Hadjar impressed with a P6 finish, followed by Haas’ Esteban Ocon and his own teammate Liam Lawson in seventh and eighth.
Williams celebrated a rare double points finish with Alex Albon in ninth and Carlos Sainz in tenth. Their efforts edged out George Russell, who received a drive-through penalty for an illegal move after growing frustrated with Albon’s tight defensive driving.
Haas youngster Ollie Bearman made a solid recovery from a grid penalty and early-race incidents to finish 12th. Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto and Kick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto followed behind. Despite hitting the barriers at Portier after a clash with Kimi Antonelli on Lap 1, Bortoleto bounced back to finish ahead of Lance Stroll, Nico Hulkenberg, and Yuki Tsunoda.
Antonelli was the final classified finisher in 18th, completing his stops very late. Meanwhile, engine issues forced Fernando Alonso to retire, and a collision between Pierre Gasly and Tsunoda ended Alpine’s race prematurely.
Norris Reflects on Dream Victory
“It feels amazing,” said Norris post-race. “Monaco is such a tough and intense circuit, but this is what I dreamed of as a kid. We managed the strategy well, stayed cool under pressure, and came out on top. Winning here means everything!”
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