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Norris became the first McLaren driver to secure pole in Monaco since Fernando Alonso in 2007.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in precision and speed during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, clinching pole position with a record-breaking lap time of 1:09.954.
This remarkable feat not only places him at the forefront for Sunday's race but also dethrones Lewis Hamilton's long-standing 2019 record of 1:10.166 .
Norris's pole position marks McLaren's first at Monaco since Fernando Alonso's in 2007, signaling a significant resurgence for the team on the iconic street circuit.
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Teammate Oscar Piastri's impressive third-place qualifying further underscores McLaren's competitive edge this season
Ferrari and Mercedes: A tale of contrasting fortunes
Local favourite Charles Leclerc narrowly missed out on pole, trailing Norris by just 0.109 seconds, and will start from the second position.
Meanwhile, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, despite a crash in final practice, managed to qualify fourth but faces an investigation for impeding Max Verstappen during Q1.
Mercedes endured a challenging session, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli qualifying 14th and 15th, respectively, due to technical issues and crashes.
Norris, who has already secured one victory this season, will aim to convert his pole into a win, potentially narrowing the gap to his teammate and current championship leader Piastri.
When is the main race of the Monaco Grand Prix?
The Monaco Grand Prix is set to commence at 2 p.m. WAT on Sunday.
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