P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix by setting a new track lap record during qualifying on Saturday. Charles Leclerc will start beside him in the front row, aiming to win his home race for the second consecutive year. Norris’ McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, will start in third position.
Lewis Hamilton received a severe penalty for impeding Max Verstappen, causing him to drop from fourth to seventh on the grid. Various other drivers like Ollie Bearman and Lance Stroll also faced penalties, affecting their starting positions.
The race is expected to be defined by Norris, Leclerc, and Piastri, with Monaco having last seen a driver outside the top three winning a dry race 40 years ago. Stroll’s penalties saw him drop to 19th place on the starting grid.
The Monaco Grand Prix will take place today at 3pm local time (CEST). Viewers worldwide can follow the race live on TV through various broadcasters like Sky Sports in the UK, ESPN in the US, and different platforms based on their respective regions.
