Championship Battle Heats Up as Norris Wins Monaco, Closes on Piastri

Lando Norris triumphed at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, narrowing teammate Oscar Piastri’s championship lead to three points. “It’s incredible,” the British driver remarked to Sky Sports post-race. “A long, challenging race, yet truly enjoyable.” Reflecting on his achievement, Norris expressed, “This weekend has been amazing—grabbing the pole and winning. It’s a childhood dream realized.” Starting from pole after setting a record lap in qualifying, he defended his position from Charles Leclerc, who posed a late challenge despite Norris’ tire issues. “The final segment was tense, with Charles right behind,” noted Norris. His victory marks McLaren's first win in Monaco since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Leclerc finished second, while Piastri secured third. Celebrities, including Kylian Mbappé and Jeff Bezos, graced the event, which was influenced by new rules mandating multiple pit stops.