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Lando Norris Wins Monaco GP, Tightens Championship Race

Norris's victory narrows his gap to teammate Oscar Piastri to three points as the new two-pit-stop rule divides opinions.

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Max Verstappen ist kein Fan der neuen Regel
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McLaren-Pilot Lando Norris steuert sein Auto während des Formel-1-Grand-Prix von Monaco.

Overview

  • Lando Norris secured his first Monaco Grand Prix victory, marking his second win of the season and sixth career triumph.
  • The win closes Norris's deficit to teammate Oscar Piastri in the driver's championship to just three points, intensifying the title race.
  • Charles Leclerc finished second at his home Grand Prix, with Piastri taking third and Max Verstappen narrowly missing the podium in fourth.
  • A new two-pit-stop rule aimed at increasing excitement had limited impact on overtaking, drawing criticism from drivers like Verstappen.
  • George Russell received a drive-through penalty for intentionally cutting a chicane, while strategic maneuvers dominated the midfield battle.