The Monaco Grand Prix takes place today as the most iconic race on the Formula One calendar takes centre stage once again.
A mandatory two-stop rule has been imposed for this year’s race on the streets of Monte Carlo in an attempt to create more jeopardy on a circuit that can resemble something of a procession, with overtaking almost impossible.
Qualifying, as ever, will be pivotal at Monaco, with home favourite Charles Leclerc pipped to pole position by Lando Norris as Lewis Hamilton was dropped from fourth to seventh by a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen.
Verstappen won last week at Imola to move to within 22 points of Oscar Piastri in the battle for the world title, with Norris only 13 points behind his McLaren team-mate.
Leclerc set the pace in the first practice session ahead of Verstappen, with the Williams of Alex Albon splitting the two McLarens.
When is the Monaco Grand Prix?
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, May 25 on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Monaco Grand Prix start time and schedule
The race weekend began with the first practice session on Friday afternoon.
FP2 took place later on Friday, with a third practice session from 11:30am to 12:30pm BST on Saturday. Qualifying took place between 3pm and 4pm on Saturday.
The race at the Monaco Grand Prix starts at 2pm on Sunday.
Monaco Grand Prix grid positions
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. Ollie Bearman, Haas
How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix
TV channel: In the UK, every session from the Monaco Grand Prix is being shown live on Sky Sports F1.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the entire race weekend live online via the Sky Go app.
Free highlights: Channel 4 will be airing free-to-air highlights of the Monaco Grand Prix from 6:30pm BST on Sunday evening.
Monaco Grand Prix weather forecast
For the race on Sunday, dry conditions are expected with temperatures of around 23C.
