F1 2025, Lando Norris win Monaco Grand Prix: Key stats
25 May 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris has clinched the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix and his second Formula 1 race of the season.

He outclassed Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished second and third respectively.

The win has narrowed the gap between Norris and Piastri in the championship table, reducing the latter's lead to just three.

Max Verstappen settled for 4th place ahead of Lewis Hamilton on 5th.

Norris navigates new tire rules with ease
Race strategy

The Monaco Grand Prix also came with a new rule that forced drivers to use three sets of tires during the race.

Norris managed to overcome this possible hurdle, leading from start to finish.

As per BBC, he started the race on medium tires before switching to hard ones for two stints, splitting it into thirds with Leclerc and Piastri who followed a similar strategy.

Verstappen's strategy backfires at Monaco Grand Prix
Strategy misstep

Red Bull Racing's Verstappen started the race on the backfoot with just one set each of medium and hard tires at his disposal, forcing him to use softs.

The team tried an inverted strategy, starting on hard and switching to mediums and delaying his final pit stop as much as possible.

However, it backfired when no crash came for a red flag and he had to stop with one lap remaining for his final set, finishing fourth.

Race incidents and penalties shape Monaco Grand Prix
Race challenges

Despite hopes that the new rule would add some spice to the race, it didn't result in any major incidents that required quick decisions.

Alpine's Pierre Gasly collided with Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull early on, breaking his suspension. Separately, Fernando Alonso retired due to an engine failure.

Mercedes driver George Russell received a drive-through penalty after overtaking Albon by cutting the chicane.

Top 10 Drivers in Monaco
Drivers

1. Lando Norris (McLaren)

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

6. Isack Hadjar (RB)

7. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

8. Liam Lawson (RB)

9. Alex Albon (Williams)

10. Carlos Sainz (Williams)

7th podium each this season for McLaren duo
Duo

Norris claimed 7th podium finish in 2025 F1 season out of 8 races (2 wins).

He won the season-opening Australian GP before taking 2nd places at the Chinese and Japanese GP. He finished 3rd in Bahrain 4th in Saudi Arabia and two successive 2nd-place finishes thereafter before winning in Monaco.

Norris now owns 33 career podium finishes. Notably, Norris claimed 13 podium finishes for McLaren in 2024, finishing 2nd overall behind Verstappen.

On the other hand, Piastri also took his 7th podium finish this season.

Leclerc claims his 45th career podium
Fact

Leclerc claimed his 45th career podium finish after finishing 2nd in Monaco. Leclerc, who has won 8 career F1 races, clocked his 2nd podium finish of the season.

A look at the Driver Standings
Drivers

Piastri leads the 2025 Driver Standings with 161 points from seven races. He is followed by Norris, who has 158 points.

Verstappen, who owns 136 points, is closing on the McLaren duo.

Mercedes' George Russell is next with 99 points on board. Scuderia Ferrari's Leclerc is placed fifth (79 points) with Hamilton on 6th (63 points).

McLaren top the Team Standings
Fact

Champions McLaren top the Team Standings with 319 points after 8 races. Mercedes are 2nd with 147 points. Red Bull are third with 143 points and are one a point above 4th-placed Ferrari (142 points).