F1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix results: Norris holds off Leclerc for first win since Melbourne
28 May 2025Lando Norris delivered a calm and composed drive through the streets of Monte Carlo to take his first Formula 1 victory since the Australian Grand Prix at the start of the campaign.
The Brit converted pole into the win, resisting intense pressure from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the closing laps and crucially steering clear of the unforgiving Monaco barriers.
The race saw mixed fortunes for the other Brits, with George Russell being bottled up behind the Williams cars, Lewis Hamilton was a distant fifth for Ferrari and Ollie Bearman put in a solid recovery drive from the back of the grid.
2025 Monaco Grand Prix results
Pos | Driver | Team | Time/Retired | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:40:33.843 | 25 |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +3.131s | 18 |
3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | +3.658s | 15 |
4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | +20.572s | 12 |
5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +51.387s | 10 |
6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | +1 lap | 8 |
7 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | +1 lap | 6 |
8 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | +1 lap | 4 |
9 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | +2 laps | 2 |
10 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | +2 laps | 1 |
11 | George Russell | Mercedes | +2 laps | 0 |
12 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | +2 laps | 0 |
13 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine Renault | +2 laps | 0 |
14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | +2 laps | 0 |
15 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | +2 laps | 0 |
16 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | +2 laps | 0 |
17 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | +2 laps | 0 |
18 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +3 laps | 0 |
NC | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | DNF | 0 |
NC | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | DNF | 0 |
Norris takes first Monaco win
Norris started from pole position and came under immediate pressure into Turn 1, locking up slightly but hanging onto the lead ahead of home favourite Leclerc.
The McLaren driver opted not to pit during the early Virtual Safety Car period and remained in control at the front.
His first of two mandatory stops came on Lap 19, swapping to Hard tyres and rejoining in fourth. A clean stint followed as he returned the front when others pitted.
On Lap 50, Norris boxed again for a fresh set of Hards and rejoined in second behind Max Verstappen.
With the Red Bull yet to stop, Norris was effectively back in the net race lead barring any red flags or Safety Cars.
In the final stint, Leclerc began to reel in the McLaren, but Norris soaked up the pressure and kept his composure. When the Dutchman pitted on the final tour, Norris assumed the lead to take the chequered flag and his second win of the campaign.
Hamilton far off in fifth
Hamilton started seventh on the grid owing to a three-place grid penalty for impeding Verstappen.
Running a long first stint on hard tyres and choosing not to pit under the early VSC to get track position over Isack Hadjar and Fernando Alonso.
He completed his first stop on Lap 19, rejoining on a new set of Hards just ahead of Racing Bulls’ Hadjar. A second stop came late in the race on Lap 57, where he swapped to the Medium compound and rejoined in fifth.
At the flag, the seven-time champion had dropped to over 50 seconds behind the leader as his struggles to get on top of the Ferrari continue.
A messy race for Mercedes and Russell
George Russell’s Monaco weekend was compromised by a mechanical issue in qualifying, which saw him eliminated in Q2 and starting 14th.
A move on Alexander Albon at the Nouvelle Chicane saw him cut the corner to complete the pass, earning him a drive-through penalty.
Having served the penalty, George then completed his two stops but couldn’t break back into the points, ultimately finishing just outside the top ten.
Bearman’s strategy gamble pays off
Ollie Bearman started last after a tough qualifying session and looked to gain ground by completing both of his stops before Lap 20.
Despite climbing through the field as others pitted, the early tyre degradation and Monaco’s notoriously tight layout meant he was unable to put in really competitive times.
He eventually came home outside the points but rather impressively vaulted up eight positions which is no mean feat in Monaco.
Verstappen and Red Bull’s tactics not enough in Monaco
Starting from fourth and as the first driver on the hard tyres, Max Verstappen was well-positioned for a strategic play in Monaco.
He remained out during the early VSC and held onto his starting position through the opening stint. His first stop came on Lap 28, where he took on another set of Hards and rejoined in fourth.
Verstappen extended his second stint longer than most, with Red Bull pinning everything on a potential Safety Car or Red Flag. Eventually he pitted again on Lap 77 and dropped back to fourth finishing behind both McLarens and Leclerc.
Piastri unable to challenge
Championship leader Oscar Piastri struggled to reach the same heights as Norris and Leclerc in qualifying and had to settle for third on the grid.
On Sunday, he got a strong launch from third and fended off Verstappen, holding position through the first stint.
His race was disrupted by a slow pit stop on Lap 21, which cost him time to fourth-placed Verstappen but the Red Bull driver was focusing only on a potential victory.
A second stop on Lap 49 saw Piastri back on Hards, but without the advantage of fresher rubber or track position, the Australian settled into a lonely run to third.
