-
Lando Norris
won the
Monaco Grand Prix
For the first time in his career, he started from pole position and managed to hold off his competitors.
Charles Leclerc
. -
The race, known for its difficulty in overtaking, saw the top four drivers (Norris, Leclerc,
Oscar Piastri
, and
Max Verstappen
) keep their standings through the latter phases. - This season saw the implementation of a compulsory two-pit stop rule aimed at adding more strategic choices, yet it didn’t notably alter the overall rankings.
- Lewis Hamilton came in fifth place, nearly a full minute behind the front-runner, whereas George Russell ended up in 11th position following a drive-through penalty due to an altercation with Carlos Sainz.
- Norris’s triumph cut Oscar Piastri’s championship advantage down to just three points, and following the race, Norris conveyed his elation via team radio.
IN FULL
Lando Norris stays calm to clinch victory at the Monaco Grand Prix and reduce Oscar Piastri’s advantage
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