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Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris and his boss Andrea Stella believe Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton will be the team to beat in Monaco next weekend.
Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris and his boss Andrea Stella believe Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton will be the team to beat at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix as Hamilton impressed with his second-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, demonstrating dominance over teammate Charles Leclerc.
Leclerc’s mastery of the Monaco track, with three pole positions and a race victory, adds to the anticipation of a thrilling race. However, Hamilton’s strong form in the 2026 season, highlighted by his stellar performance in the Ferrari, poses a formidable challenge.
Ferrari’s formidable performance in low-speed corners makes them the bookmakers’ favorites to win in Monaco, with Mercedes and McLaren closely trailing. Qualifying will be crucial in the tight streets of Monaco, as Hamilton aims for another pole position and potential victory.
McLaren’s Norris acknowledges Ferrari’s strength, expecting them to secure pole position in Monaco, while McLaren team principal Stella concurs, highlighting Ferrari’s competitive chassis in corners as a key advantage for the upcoming race weekend. The rivalry between Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren sets the stage for an exciting Monaco Grand Prix.
