Lando Norris keeps his cool to win Monaco Grand Prix and cut Oscar Piastri’s lead
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Lando Norris wins first Monaco Grand Prix - what to know
- Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time in his career, starting from pole position and holding off Charles Leclerc.
- The race, known for its difficulty in overtaking, saw the top four drivers (Norris, Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen) maintain their positions throughout the final stages.
- A mandatory two pit-stop rule was introduced this season to create more strategy options, but it did not significantly impact the standings.
- Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, almost a minute behind the leader, while George Russell finished 11th after receiving a drive-through penalty for an incident with Carlos Sainz.
- Norris's victory reduced teammate Oscar Piastri's championship lead to three points, with Norris expressing his excitement over the radio after the win.