Despite the star-studded group of attendees, the Monaco Grand Prix often is far from an exciting race. The nature of modern F1 cars means passing is nearly impossible in the tight, twisting corners with barriers just inches away from cars at almost every point of the Circuit de Monaco.

Since the start of 2025, the winning trophy for each Formula One event has been displayed on the grid ahead of the race start, white-gloved attendees at the ready.

Leclerc beat championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.038 seconds in the more representative second session, with his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton finishing third quickest.

Lando Norris slashed Oscar Piastri’s title lead after navigating the two-stop strategy puzzle to clinch his first Monaco Grand Prix victory.The British driver converted pole into the win around the famed streets of Monte Carlo as he held off home favourite Charles Leclerc in the closing stages.

Formula One is back in action with a crucial qualifying session underway at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo today.

Lando Norris won Formula One’s 2025 Monaco Grand Prix ahead of home hero Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren, with the race’s story dominated by a new rule requiring every driver ...