2025 Monaco Grand Prix Set for Sunday Afternoon Showdown

MONACO – The excitement builds as the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix is set for Sunday afternoon at the Circuit de Monaco. Known for its scenic streets and thrilling races, this year’s event promises to be a spectacle.

McLaren‘s Lando Norris will start from the pole position, closely followed by local favorite Charles Leclerc in second. This race marks an essential point in the current Formula 1 season, where track position could play a crucial role.

Last year, Leclerc led all laps to secure victory, and he aims to repeat that success. However, this year’s rules mandate that each driver must make two pit stops, altering strategies and potentially increasing competition throughout the field.

Oscar Piastri leads the championship standings with four wins this season, and he thrills fans with his consistent performance, sitting in third position at the grid. Norris follows closely in the points, 13 behind Piastri, setting the stage for potential drama.

Lewis Hamilton faced a setback, incurring a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen during qualifying. Hamilton will start from seventh place, while Verstappen, moving into fourth, remains a formidable contender given his recent win at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

Fans can catch the race live, with coverage beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on ABC and various streaming services. The Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. ET, right in time for motorsport enthusiasts to witness the action unfold.

As the engines roar to life, fans around the globe are eager to see whether Norris can maintain his lead or if Leclerc will reclaim his Monaco crown.