Norris shocked Leclerc in qualifying: Record round in Monaco!

Norris shocked Leclerc in qualifying: Record round in Monaco!

In today's qualification for the Monaco Grand Prix, Lando Norris took the lead with an impressive last round of 1: 09.954 minutes and secured the pole position. He was able to overtake last year's winner Charles Leclerc, who had previously achieved the fastest time in the third free training. Norris' performance is particularly noteworthy, since the Monaco route is considered one of the most demanding due to its tight curves and difficult overtaking opportunities. In fact, in the previous year, the first ten pilots of qualifying were able to reach the finish line in the same order, which underlines the importance of the starting position, as https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker_sport/19723141/norris-sicher-sicher-monaco-pole-knapp-vor-leclerc)

The conditions for the drivers were not easy. Mercedes experienced a difficult weekend during qualifying. After a loss of performance in the tunnel, George Russell had to end the qualification as 14th. His teammate, the Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, also got an unfortunate day and left 15th place after an accident in Q1. Carlos Sainz von Ferrari was not satisfied with 11th and fought with grip problems on the soft tires during his last Q2 round. Even Yuki Tsunoda could not optimally find his way around the Red Bull package and ordered himself in the 12th place.

The route in Monaco is a special challenge for all drivers. The drivers are obliged to take at least two pit stops during the race section and use three different tire sets. Despite these special requirements, McLaren has great respect for the possibilities in the race. In the current World Cup ranking, Oscar Piatri leads with 146 points, followed by Norris with 133 points and Max Verstappen, which is in third place with 124 points in the overall ranking, such as [Formula1.com emphasized.

The competition remains exciting. With another strong performance in Monaco, Piatri and Norris could collect valuable points on their persecutors. This season, McLaren has already won five out of seven Grands Prix and is shown in outstanding form. The teams follow different approaches. While McLaren relies on existing strengths, Mercedes and Ferrari endeavor to learn from their recent difficulties and improve. Leclerc also expects a very challenging weekend, especially in view of the properties of the SF-25.

conclusion and outlook

The starting point for the race tomorrow is promising for Norris and Piatri, both of whom have the chance to further consolidate their positions in the World Cup ranking. The race in Monaco will not only be a decisive challenge for the drivers, but also for the teams. The importance of strategic decisions and the pit stops could be crucial for the outcome of the race. The Monaco Grand Prix promises exciting competitions, especially in view of the large differences in performance between the teams.