Epic Monaco Qualifying: Lando Stuns, Ferrari Soars, Mercedes big Crashes!
- By Dr. AK Rana
What a twist of turns we witnessed in Monaco qualifying! They say Monaco races are boring—but this qualifying session?
It glued us to our chairs from start to finish. Full of adrenaline, gasps, shocks, and “aww” moments, it was the kind of Saturday drama that only Formula 1 can deliver.
And before we dive into it bit by bit, here’s the headline:
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Lando Norris is on pole position—his first since March, nearly three months ago.
A lot has happened in that time. Norris questioned himself.
Critics doubted him.
Even his own engineers started comparing him with the seemingly “unbeatable” Oscar Piastri.
The early races weren’t kind to him. From starting 4th or 6th to clawing back with bold overtakes and podium finishes, we saw Lando hit a low—and then rise again.
And today?
We saw him smile again.
We saw a confident Norris, relaxed and enjoying the race weekend. That confidence, forged in adversity, has finally brought him back to the front of the grid.
So, can he convert this into a Monaco victory?
That’s the big question.
And here’s where it gets interesting.
Normally, Monaco is all about track position—qualify well, and you’re 90% there.
But not this time.
With two mandatory pit stops added to the mix, strategy will be critical. No more cruising in clean air. The drama isn’t over—it’s just begun.
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So yes,
McLaren, we’re expecting you to deliver.
You’re not Ferrari!
Ha ha… just kidding.
Speaking of Ferrari—they’ve got a serious weekend going on too!
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Charles Leclerc starts second on the grid.
He could have even taken pole, but a small error on his final lap cost him. Still, second in his home Grand Prix, especially after the rollercoaster Ferrari’s been on, is a massive result.
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And don’t count out Oscar Piastri, who lines up third.
Lewis Hamilton starts fourth, finally looking comfortable with the Ferrari setup (yes, it still feels strange to say that).
Lewis Hamilton is given 3 points grid drop and now he has to start from 7th position.
Why?
Because of an impending incident in practice 3 between him and Max Verstappen. Actually, it was not even his fault but a miscommunication on team radio.
He was told on radio that Max Verstappen was slowing down and then after a few seconds they change their statement to say that Max is on his fast lap!
And then we come to other shockers…
Mercedes.
Oh boy.
It’s gone from bad to worse.
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Both Mercedes drivers eliminated in Q2, suffered battery issues, and will start 14th and 15th.
Monaco isn’t the place you want to be playing catch-up. Track position is everything, and they’ve lost it before the lights even go out.
And what about Red Bull and Max Verstappen?
Well, Max tried everything—from late setup changes to last-minute tweaks—but Ferrari brought pace out of syllabus, leaving Max to settle for 5th.
It’s a rare sight: a frustrated Max and no Red Bull on the front row.
So, with under 20 hours until lights out, here’s the truth:
This is no ordinary Monaco Grand Prix.
With close gaps, two pit stops, and unpredictable strategies ahead—this could turn into a chaotic masterpiece.
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