Lewis Hamilton was fifth, but as he chased a late improvement the seven-time world champion lost control over his Ferrari in the long left-hander of Massenet, sliding into the barriers with his right-rear and then right-front, causing a red flag that effectively ended the session.

Out in Q1: Leclerc has taken the top spot ahead of Piastri and Norris. He claims the top spot currently in Q1 with the timing of 1:11.229. In the drop zone we currently have: Lawson, Hadjar, Hulkenberg, Colapinto and Gasl.

MONACO — Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, surviving the red flags and competitors’ close calls in what turned out to be a tight qualifying session.

Lando Norris beats Charles Leclerc to Monaco Grand Prix pole as Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty - McLaren star sets new record on Monte Carlo streets as an irate Hamilton is punished for impeding

Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll have both been slapped with three-place grid penalties for impeding during Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. The verdicts mean that Stroll will start from the very back of the grid and Hamilton will line up in P7 at a notoriously difficult track to overtake on.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

Charles Leclerc went fastest for Ferrari as team mate Lewis Hamilton crashed in final Monaco Grand Prix practice on Saturday.

The Scuderia Ferrari HP racing driver reimagined his off-the-track wardrobe with a little help from Ferrari Style’s creative director Rocco Iannone.