Norris Takes Record Pole for Monaco Grand Prix

Lando Norris claimed his first-ever Monaco Grand Prix pole position with a record lap of 1:09.954, becoming the first driver to break the 1:10 barrier at the circuit. He narrowly beat local favorite Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by 0.109 seconds, while McLaren teammate and current championship leader Oscar Piastri qualified third. Leclerc, fastest in all practice sessions, finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton in fourth and Max Verstappen in fifth. Mercedes drivers experienced a difficult session, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell qualifying 15th and 14th after separate incidents. This achievement is seen as a major boost to Norris’s title campaign and highlights McLaren’s recent progress. The session featured strong performances and drama but no major penalties or rule changes affecting the grid.