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Lando Norris Wins Monaco Grand Prix, Cutting Piastri's Lead to Three Points

Norris claimed victory from pole position in a strategy-focused race, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing second and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri third.

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Overview

  • Lando Norris secured his first Monaco Grand Prix win, converting pole position and reducing Oscar Piastri's championship lead to three points.
  • The race featured a mandatory two-pit-stop rule for the first time, designed to increase strategic complexity but resulting in minimal overtaking.
  • Charles Leclerc finished second in his home race, while Piastri completed the podium despite a challenging weekend in practice and qualifying.
  • Mercedes endured a disappointing weekend, with George Russell finishing outside the points after a drive-through penalty and Kimi Antonelli placing 18th.
  • McLaren extended their lead in the Constructors' Championship, with Norris's victory marking the team's first Monaco win since 2008.