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Qualifying Underway at 2025 Monaco Grand Prix with New Two-Stop Rule in Focus

Drivers tackle Monaco’s challenging circuit as qualifying begins, with Oscar Piastri leading the championship and Max Verstappen in strong form after Imola victory.

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Overview

  • Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix is in progress, with Charles Leclerc setting the fastest time in final practice, followed closely by Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
  • The new mandatory two-pit-stop rule, requiring drivers to use three sets of tires, aims to add strategic complexity to the famously tight and overtaking-limited Monaco circuit.
  • Oscar Piastri leads the Drivers' Championship with 146 points, maintaining a 13-point lead over teammate Lando Norris after seven rounds.
  • Max Verstappen, currently third in the standings, gained momentum with a victory at the Emilia Romagna GP, boosting his title challenge.
  • Global coverage of the race weekend is available via broadcasters including Sky Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, and F1 TV, ensuring fans worldwide can follow the action.