F1 Results Today: Norris takes win on final lap after Monaco…Read more
F1 Results Today: Norris takes win on final lap after Monaco…Read more
Lando Norris Clinches Dramatic Victory at 2025 Monaco Grand Prix Amid Strategic Chaos
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris secured a remarkable victory, capitalising on strategic missteps and late-race drama to claim his first win at the iconic Monte Carlo circuit. The race, marked by a mandatory two-stop rule introduced to enhance competitiveness, saw numerous lead changes and tactical gambits that ultimately played into Norris’s hands.
Starting from pole position, Norris maintained his lead through the initial stages, navigating the narrow streets with precision. However, the race’s complexion changed dramatically in the final laps. Max Verstappen, who had taken the lead after the second round of pit stops, encountered traffic and tyre degradation, allowing Norris to close the gap. In a decisive move on the penultimate lap, Norris overtook Verstappen, who subsequently fell back due to worn tyres.
Charles Leclerc, racing on home soil, capitalised on the unfolding events to finish second, much to the delight of the Monegasque fans. Oscar Piastri completed the podium in third, while Verstappen managed to salvage fourth place after his late-race struggles. Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five, having recovered from a grid penalty incurred during qualifying.
The race was not without incident; Fernando Alonso retired early due to mechanical issues, and several drivers, including George Russell, faced penalties for infractions during the chaotic pit stop phases. The new pit stop regulations, intended to spice up the traditionally processional Monaco race, succeeded in creating unpredictability and excitement.
Norris’s victory narrows the championship gap to teammate Piastri, intensifying the intra-team battle as the season progresses. The win also marks McLaren’s first triumph at Monaco since 2008, signalling a resurgence for the storied team.
