Lando Norris Claims Stunning Pole in Monaco GP Qualifying
Lando Norris delivered a sensational final lap to secure pole position for the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, edging out local hero Charles Leclerc in a dramatic and tightly contested qualifying session.
The McLaren driver outpaced the competition in the final moments of Q3, posting a blistering time that denied Leclerc, driving for Ferrari on home soil, what would have been a dream pole in Monte Carlo.
Row two will see an exciting mix of experience and youth, with Oscar Piastri (McLaren) lining up alongside Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari).
Meanwhile, reigning World Champion Max Verstappen struggled to extract pace from his Red Bull and could only manage P5 on the grid.
Top 5 – Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying 2025
- 1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 4. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- 5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
With overtaking notoriously difficult on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo, Norris now holds a golden opportunity to convert pole into his first ever victory in the Principality — but pressure from a determined Leclerc and the strategic chaos of Monaco may yet turn this race on its head.
