2025 Monaco GP: Lando Norris breaks Lewis Hamilton's 6-year record after securing pole in Monte-Carlo

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.

Teammate Oscar Piastri's impressive third-place qualifying further underscores McLaren's competitive edge this season 

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.

The Monaco Grand Prix is set to commence at 2 p.m. WAT on Sunday.