Lando Norris survived a late surge from Charles Leclerc to win the Monaco Grand Prix, closing the gap to championship leader and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri. 

Polesitter Norris had been pushed all the way by home hopeful Leclerc after the second round of mandatory pit stops, a new rule introduced to the famous race this season. 

But the Briton was able to hold on to claim his second win of the year, and his first since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, to move within two points of Piastri. 

Max Verstappen, who led for much of the second half of the race, left his second stop until the penultimate lap, but was able to finish fourth, one place behind Piastri. 

Three-time winner in Monte Carlo Lewis Hamilton finished in fifth, while rookie Isack Hadjar recorded his best finish of the season, claiming sixth place. 

Haas' Esteban Ocon, Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson and Williams duo Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz rounded out the top 10. 

A DOUBLE PODIUM IN MONTE CARLO! #McLaren | #M7AReborn | #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/Q3A6k3ygxP

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 25, 2025

After setting the fastest ever lap around the iconic street circuit in qualifying, Norris almost let pole position slip going into the very first corner to home hope Leclerc. 

Norris was able to hold his lead before the first yellow flag of the race quickly followed due to Gabriel Bortoleto's crash out.

Yuki Tsunoda, Oliver Bearman and Pierre Gasly made use of the virtual safety car with a cheap stop early on, though the latter retired soon after following a clash on track. 

McLaren pulled the trigger on lap 20 to bring race leader Norris in for his first pit stop, with Piastri following his team-mate as Leclerc was pitted by Ferrari three laps later. 

World champion Verstappen came in for a change of tyres on lap 28, though the back of the grid soon began to back up the leaders. 

Piastri was brought into the pits for his second stop on lap 49, with Ferrari responding to McLaren's strategy by bringing in Leclerc, with Norris pitting one lap later for hard tyres. 

But Verstappen, yet to make his second pit stop, continued to lead the race in the hopes of a late safety car, but that never came as he pitted with one lap remaining. 

That allowed Norris, who complained that the Dutchman was holding him up, to take the lead and fend off the challenge of Leclerc. 

P2 FOR CHARLES

He gave it EVERYTHING #F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/pim3jzuogO

— Formula 1 (@F1) May 25, 2025

Data Debrief: McLaren continue Monaco dominance

Some had questioned Norris' championship credentials after failing to win a race since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but he got his hopes back on track with a composed drive after a nervy start to the race. 

Norris became the first McLaren driver to win around the street circuit since 2008, when Hamilton claimed the first of three career victories in Monaco. 

It also saw McLaren continue their dominance in Monaco, claiming their 16th win around the track, more than they have managed at any other grand prix in their history. 

McLaren have now scored points in each of their last 46 grand prix, equalling Ferrari's eighth and ninth-best streak in the competition. 

TOP 10

1. Lando Norris (McLaren)

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

6. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)

7. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

8. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

9. Alex Albon (Williams)

10. Carlos Sainz (Williams)

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

Drivers'

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 161

2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 158

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 136

Constructors'

1. McLaren – 319

2. Mercedes – 147

3. Red Bull – 143