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Monaco F1 driver ratings: Is Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull promotion now inevitable?
Lando Norris secured an impressive pole lap, overcoming pressure from Charles Leclerc to provide McLaren with their first Monaco win since 2008. Charles Leclerc showcased his specialty on street circuits but had to settle for second place behind Norris. Oscar Piastri had a “messy” weekend in Monaco and finished third, looking ahead to a crucial race in Barcelona. Max Verstappen’s fourth-place finish in Monaco was limited by an underwhelming qualifying performance. Lewis Hamilton faced a tough weekend, finishing far behind his teammate, needing to bounce back in Spain. Isack Hadjar impressed as a rookie in Monaco, rebounding from practice difficulties. Esteban Ocon continued his success in Monaco with a strong performance for Haas, earning a significant points haul. Liam Lawson had a solid weekend, supporting Hadjar and securing a good result. Alex Albon outperformed his Williams teammate, contributing to a double-points finish. Carlos Sainz earned the final point in Monaco, narrowly missing out on Q3. George Russell faced challenges in Monaco, with an engine failure in qualifying and a drive-through penalty during the race. Oliver Bearman showed promise but was hindered by a grid penalty, finishing strongly nonetheless. Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto had mixed performances, with Colapinto struggling for pace and Bortoleto facing early race incidents. Lance Stroll had another disappointing weekend, highlighting his ongoing struggles.
