MONACO — Lando Norris held off native favorite Charles Leclerc to win a tense Monaco Grand Prix and declare an important first win because the season opener.
Norris had managed the race from pole place however was squeezed right into a nail-biting finale when reigning world champion Max Verstappen stayed out till the ultimate lap of the race.
A brand new rule for this yr mandated two pit-stops however Verstappen’s determination to attend till the most recent alternative to make his cease allowed Leclerc to shut the hole to Norris within the ultimate stint.
It was a a lot wanted victory for Norris, transferring him to inside three factors of McLaren teammate and championship chief Oscar Piastri, who completed third.
Preseason title favorite Norris had gained the Australian Grand Prix in March however had since relinquished the championship result in Piastri, who has gained 4 occasions since then.
The brand new Monaco rule was presupposed to create an unpredictable and topsy-turvy contest however that by no means fairly materialised.
