Record breaker Norris seizes all-important pole for Monaco Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, Saturday, May 24, 2025. -- AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

MONACO (dpa): McLaren's Lando Norris set a lap record when topping a thrilling qualifying session for Sunday's Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

Team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri broke the record, only for the Briton to beat it just seconds later. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc - who topped all three practice sessions - then went even quicker.