Monaco Grand Prix 2025 Recap: Formula 1’s Ongoing Experiment

Formula 1’s effort to inject more excitement into Monte Carlo may have fallen short, but the weekend still delivered plenty of drama, strategic twists, and a historic win at one of the sport’s most iconic circuits. Norris Triumphs As Monaco F1 Delivers Glamour & Strategy The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, held on May 25 at the legendary Circuit de Monaco, delivered the signature drama, style, and strategy fans have come to expect. McLaren’s Lando Norris took a commanding lights-to-flag victory, marking his first Monaco win and breaking a dry spell since Australia. The win brought him within three points of teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ standings, reigniting the title race. Despite attempts to liven up the show with a mandatory two-stop rule, overtaking remained nearly impossible on Monaco’s narrow streets. Still, race-day tactics, on-track tension, and off-track spectacle kept viewers hooked. Here’s what stood out: Norris Nails It Norris started from pole with a f...