F1 Starting Grid: What is the grid order for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix?
Summary
Lando Norris takes Monaco GP pole with a new track record. Leclerc P2, Piastri P3. Hamilton P4, Verstappen P5. Russell and Antonelli face challenges, while penalties affect Bearman and Stroll.
2025 Monaco Grand Prix Starting Grid
Why it matters: Lando Norris has secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix after a blistering final lap, setting a new track record around the historic street circuit.
The Big Picture:
- Norris's McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri qualified third.
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc starts second, narrowly missing out on pole.
- Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth in the second Ferrari, ahead of Max Verstappen who lines up fifth.
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) leads the midfield in sixth, followed by Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Esteban Ocon (Haas) in the top 10.
- Notable incidents saw George Russell (Mercedes) unable to set a time in Qualifying 2 due to a power issue, starting 14th. Rookie Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) qualified 15th after an incident in Q1.
What's next:
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) starts 11th, just ahead of Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) and Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber).
- Penalties impact the back of the grid: Oliver Bearman (Haas) will start last (20th) after a 10-place penalty for impeding, while Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) starts 19th following a one-place penalty.
The drivers now face the ultimate challenge of converting their grid positions into race success on the demanding streets of Monaco.
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