McLaren’s Lando Norris secured his first Monaco Grand Prix win, leading from pole position to the checkered flag, fending off early challenges from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. This victory narrows his gap to teammate Oscar Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship to just three points. This was the first McLaren race victory at Monaco since 2008.
Despite the introduction of a mandatory two-stop strategy aimed at enhancing overtaking opportunities, the race saw minimal on-track passes, leading to criticism from drivers and team principals. Mercedes’ George Russell, citing the circuit’s limitations and suggesting changes to the circuit. Team leaders, including Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, called for changes to the track layout to improve competitiveness.
The event maintained its reputation for glamour, attracting celebrities like Jeff Bezos, Sofía Vergara, and Patrick Dempsey .
Top 10 Finishers:
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Carlos Sainz (Williams)
As the championship heads to the Spanish Grand Prix, the debate over Monaco’s place in Formula 1 continues.
