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Lando Norris won his first grand prix since Australia for his second win of the season and cut Oscar Piastri’s championship lead to three points.
Lando Norris utilized Max Verstappen’s tactics to fend off Charles Leclerc and secure victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, marking his first win since the Australian season opener.
Starting from pole position, Norris faced immense pressure from Leclerc, but after Verstappen’s pit stop on the penultimate lap, he surged ahead in his McLaren, clinching the win effortlessly.
This victory for McLaren in Monaco is reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 triumph, as Norris narrows the gap to his teammate Oscar Piastri to just three points in the drivers’ standings following the latter’s third place in Australia.
Reflecting on his achievement, Norris revealed how he strategically used Verstappen’s positioning to defend against Leclerc towards the race’s climax.
Describing the race as a dream come true from his childhood aspirations, Norris expressed his satisfaction with a controlled performance and a well-deserved win in Monaco.
