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Lando Norris Wins in Monaco (Photograph: Instagram)
Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix for the first time in his F1 career. The race was more strategic than actual racing, with all the teams sticking to their plans and finishing the race without losing position. Charles Leclerc and Piastri are the other podium winners. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen waited till the final lap to change his tyres as it was mandatory to have two pit stops this year. The race was boring without any chaos and live action between the drivers. It is good from the team's point of view, and race marshals would be very happy with the way the race has ended.
Here are the F1 2025 Monaco GP Race results:
Position | Driver | Team | Lap time |
1. | Lando Norris | McLaren | Winner |
2. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +3.131 |
3. | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +3.658 |
4. | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +20.572 |
5. | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +51.387 |
6. | Isack Hadjar | VCARB | 1L |
7. | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1L |
8. | Liam Lawson | VCARB | 1L |
9. | Alex Albon | Williams | 2L |
10. | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 2L |
11. | George Russell | Mercedes | 2L |
12. | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 2L |
13. | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 2L |
14. | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 2L |
15. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 2L |
16. | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 2L |
17. | Yuki TSunoda | Red Bull | 2L |
18. | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 3L |
19. | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | OUT |
20. | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | OUT |
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F1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix Race summary
Race start
The opening lap was good for Lando Norris as he entered the first corner without giving any lead to Charles Leclerc, who was following behind. The Monegasque driver tried to overtake, but Norris maintained the defensive line well. Then, Gabriel Bortoleto crashed into the barriers, bringing the virtual safety car, and all the drivers maintained positions.
Tight Pitstops
Teams thought of making the pit stops tighter, but nothing seemed to change. Max Vertsappen was allowed to go any longer. The narrow Monaco track didn't give any chance as the leaderboard remained unchanged.
Lando Norris wins the Monaco GP
Max Vertsappen and Red Bull tried their level best to stay out for almost 40 laps with the Medium tyres. They were awaiting a safety car, but nothing happened as all the drivers were careful and cautious in their race. He had to pit, allowing Lando Norris to regain the race lead with Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri running behind. There was almost a 45-second gap with the car behind, so Vertsappen had to take this gamble and wait till the final lap to go for a late pit stop. With this victory, Lando Norris has reduced the gap in the championship against his teammate, Oscar Piastri.
Fastest Lap Winner: George Russell (Mercedes)
Driver of the Day: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Pit stop strategy: Each team had to follow a two-stop strategy with Soft, Hard and Medium Tyres.
Crashes, Penalties or retirements:
Gabriel Bortoleto crashed during the opening lap of the race, bringing the VSC. Pierre Gasly was unlucky, and so was Fernando Alonso as he retired due to issues.
Weather impact: The weather conditions are moderate with light clouds.
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