Lando Norris Secures Pole Position at the Monaco Grand Prix
At the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious races on the Formula 1 calendar, McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed pole position with a lap time of 1:09.954. This marks Norris's second pole of the season and his first at Monaco.
In a tight battle, Norris edged out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by just 0.109 seconds in the final moments of qualifying. Despite Leclerc’s home advantage and status as a favorite, Norris delivered a standout performance. McLaren also became the first team since 2007 to secure pole at Monaco.
Norris’s teammate Oscar Piastri qualified third. Norris described the achievement as a major milestone in his career and something he had been aiming for a long time.
The Monaco Grand Prix race will take place on Sunday, May 25th, promising an exciting event for fans worldwide.