Summary
Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix, marking his second victory of the Formula 1 season. He managed the race rules requiring three sets of tires effectively to maintain the lead, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri. This win narrowed Piastri’s lead in the championship standings.
Key Facts
- Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren.
- This was his first win since the season-opener in Australia.
- A new rule required drivers to use three sets of tires during the race.
- Norris stayed ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri throughout the race.
- Max Verstappen, starting with a different tire strategy, finished fourth after losing the lead late in the race.
- The race had minimal disruptions, with only a virtual safety car early on due to Gabriel Bortoleto's crash.
- The new tire rule was intended to create more exciting races, but it did not result in major changes for the front-runners.
- Fernando Alonso retired due to an engine failure and has yet to score points this season.
