As Formula 1 tried something different to spice up its anachronistic crown jewel, here are our winners and losers from the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

Highlights Both Mercedes drivers, Russell and Antonelli, were out of Q1. There were many impeding incidents during the qualifying session. Lando Norris broke the pole record in Monaco. McLaren driver Lando Norris has broken the lap record at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.

After yet another race lacking in on-track action, former Top Gear presenter and big F1 fan Clarkson wrote on social media: "I know how they can make Monaco more exciting." However, the 65-year-old did not elaborate after posting the above tweet.

Isack Hadjar says his qualifying performance at the Monaco Grand Prix was a particularly proud moment, before praising his teammate Liam Lawson’s help in executing a strategy that protected a strong finishing position.

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

It’s one of the most important qualifying sessions as we get set for F1 in Monaco. Saturday’s coverage of qualifying will air on TV via ESPN. Fans can watch Formula 1 races for free by signing up for a free trial of fuboTV.

Lando Norris broke the track record to qualify on pole position Saturday for the Monaco Grand Prix, besting Charles Leclerc and title rival Oscar Piastri.

Mercedes driver Russell ponders the future of F1's Monaco GP and explains his chicane-cutting to get past Alex Albon

History will tell you that Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, amid a barren spell for the British star. A nigh on fairytale where a driver, supposedly short on confidence in both himself and his car, mastered one of the most notorious and intimidating challenges for any racing driver.

Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. It’s the eighth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.