Monaco Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: UK start time, qualifying results, weather and how to watch as Norris claims pole with record-breaking lap

Formula 1’s Jewel in the Crown speeds back onto the grid this weekend with the arrival of the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix.

The iconic Monte Carlo track remains the most prestigious race on the F1 calendar due to its history as well as the glitz and glamour.

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Aside from their home race, standing on the top step of the podium in Monaco is the pick for all drivers choosing their ideal win.

F1’s original Grand Prix has barely changed in the near-century since its 1929 debut, and many of the current grid live in the Principality.

However, while the lack of modernisation helps preserve Monaco’s rich history, it has also harmed the event as a spectacle on track.

Present-day F1 cars have increased in length, width, and weight compared to their predecessors, which proves an issue here.

The 3.337 km street circuit, which winds around the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, leaves little room for overtaking.

The Monaco GP now averages just 10 overtakes per race over the past decade, which makes qualifying the most important of the season.

This is great news for Lando Norris, who claimed pole with a record-breaking lap of 1:09:954.

The Brit smashed Lewis Hamilton’s record of 1:10:166, and he is sitting pretty ahead of the race.

When is the Monaco Grand Prix?

The 2025 F1 Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit de Monaco will take place between Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25.

Two practice sessions kicked off Friday’s action starting from 12:30pm UK time, with the second then taking place later at 4pm.

A third practice is set for 11:30am on Saturday, before qualifying, the most important of the entire season, takes place at 3pm.

Lights out for Sunday’s Grand Prix will be at 2pm.

The current weather forecast is dry with temperatures around 22 °C.

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Monaco Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream 

The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage of the Grand Prix scheduled to begin at 12:30pm on Sunday.

Sky customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

You can also purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £14.99, while Channel Four will broadcast highlights later in the evening.

Tom Clayton will also have updates on the Monaco Grand Prix, live on talkSPORT. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Monaco Grand Prix: Starting grid

• 1 Lando Norris, McLaren
• 2 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
• 3 Oscar Piastri, McLaren
• 4 Max Verstappen, Red Bull
• 5 Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
• 6 Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
• 7 Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
• 8 Esteban Ocon, Haas
• 9 Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
• 10 Alex Albon, Williams
• 11 Carlos Sainz, Williams
• 12 Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull
• 13 Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
• 14 George Russell, Mercedes
• 15 Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
• 16 Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
• 17 Pierre Gasly, Alpine
• 18 Franco Colapinto, Alpine
• 19 Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
• 20 Oliver Bearman, Haas

F1 2025: Drivers’ standings

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 146 4 wins, 6 podiums
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 133, 1 win, 6 podiums
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 124, 2 win, 4 podiums
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 99, 0 wins, 4 podiums
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 61, 0 wins, 1 podium
6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 53
7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 48
8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 40
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 14
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 14
11. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 11
12. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 10
13. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 7
14. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 7
15. Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 6
16. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 6
17. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 0
18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0
19. Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 0
20. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0
21. Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0

Monaco Grand Prix: What has been said?

After breaking the Hamilton’s record to claim pole, Norris said: “It’s been a long time coming.

“I feel good. I don’t think you realise how good this feels after quite a few struggles in the last few months.

“Monaco is a beautiful place. The hardest track to do it and up against the hometown hero

“I’m very proud of the whole team. We have worked very hard over the past few months. Very pleased.”

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