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      F1 Monaco GP LIVE RESULTS: Norris fights off Leclerc to WIN thrilling race, Hamilton finishes in 5th – updates

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      LANDO NORRIS has raced to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix after holding off Ferrari star Charles Leclerc!The McLaren driver is chasing down Championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri – and a win today has seen him significantly close the gap.Lewis Hamilton started the day down in seventh after picking up a penalty and could only secure a 5th place finish by the end of the race. But one of the main talking points will be about Pierre Gasly who was forced into a pit lane after losing his BRAKES in scary circumstances.PODIUM: Norris(1) Leclerc(2) Piastri(3)Follow our live blog below…Monaco Grand Prix resultsHere is how it all finished in a sun-soaked Monaco:Lando Norris (McLaren)Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)Oscar Piastri (McLaren)Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)Isack Hadjar (Racing Bull)Esteban Ocon (Haas)Liam Lawson (Racing Bull)Alexander Albon (Williams)Carlos Sainz (Williams)Copy linkCopiedLando Norris wins the Monaco Grand PrixCopy linkCopiedLap 77/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondLeclerc has been sliding around the last few corners.It seems he is losing some grip on those rare tyres.Verstappen has to pit on this final lap.Copy linkCopiedLap 75/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondTime is running out for Verstappen.It is looking like Norris is going to take pole position.Unless Leclerc can pull off a miracle.Copy linkCopiedLap 73/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondThere are lots of clusters of cars at various points now.We are no closer to that red flag that Verstappen is craving however.The battle between Norris and Leclerc is really hotting up.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLap 71/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondVerstappen still leads but is hoping for something to happen.He is looking at fourth place without a red flag in these closing stages.Leclerc is right on the tail of Norris currently.Copy linkCopiedLap 69/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondThere is less than two seconds between the front three now.This is really where trouble could happen between Norris and Leclerc.That is certainly what Verstappen is hoping for.Copy linkCopiedLap 67/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondHaving double-checked the rules, Verstappen will need to pit.If he were not to, he would be disqualified.The Red Bull team will be looking to leave that as late as possible.Copy linkCopiedLap 65/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondRed Bull are keeping their fingers crossed for this red flag.That is the only way he can realistically win this race.Norris has dropped off Verstappen and may be looking to get Leclerc involved with his teammate.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedLap 63/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondAside from this front three, there is little happening in the rest of the field.Such is the way with this track, not really one for overtaking.Norris is dropping off the back of Verstappen, concerned about keeping his power unit cool.As it stands, Verstappen would receive a 30 second penalty for not pitting again.If he does pit or doesn’t he would finish fourth regardless.Copy linkCopiedLap 61/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondIt is an interesting battle out there now.As Verstappen stays out there, he is causing Norris and Leclerc to close up with one another.In a perfect world, they will tangle, causing the need to pit again to have bodywork replaced.Copy linkCopiedLap 59/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondNorris is closing the gap on Verstappen in first place.There is less than a second between the pair.Tactically, this good be good for the Red Bull as it will cause more wear on Norris’ tyres if having to break excessively.Copy linkCopiedLap 57/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondRed Bull are hoping for a red flag in this race.If it were to happen, Verstappen could pit and keep his track position.Hamilton heads into the pits and returns to the track in fifth spot.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedLap 55/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondRussell has been given a drive through penalty.He is down in tenth spot and it does not seem like a day where Mercedes will be amongst the points.The Brit is given the ‘box. box’ order for the penalty from his team.Copy linkCopiedLap 53/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondVerstappen has a 4.3 second lead on Norris in second.He still has to pit again so it is all about how much of a lead he can build before that happens.Leclerc is just 2 seconds behind the McLaren.Copy linkCopiedLap 51/78 – Verstappen leads, Norris secondLeclerc heads into the pits, which sees the Red Bull overtake him.A quick 2.2 second pit from the Ferrari team.Norris now heads into the pits as well and comes back out in front of Leclerc.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedLap 49/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondNorris and Leclerc have caught up with a pack of cars.That now means the front pair have to overtake eight drivers.On a tight track like this, that is easier said than done.Copy linkCopiedLap 47/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondThere is a lot of tactical driving going on out there today.We are seeing some drivers purposely slowing down the pack behind them for the benefit of their teammates.Hamilton is now some way behind Verstappen in fourth place.Copy linkCopiedLap 45/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondPiastri almost slides around one corner there.He did well to keep control of the car, some driving.Tokyo Drift in Monaco almost.Copy linkCopiedLap 43/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondAll of the top five have pitted just once so far.It is all about strategy for those drivers now.Piastri still holds the fastest lap of the day.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedLap 41/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondThat retirement means that Alonso is pointless after eight races, his worst start to an F1 season.There are still plenty of pit stops required today.With new rules in place for this event, every driver has to use three different sets of tyres, meaning a two pit spot minimum.Copy linkCopiedLap 39/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondAlonso is out of the race and manages to get off the track.He does so well and, as a result, we will only have a yellow flag.The Spaniard is reporting smoke coming from his engine.Copy linkCopiedLap 37/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondPiastri still holds the fastest lap of the day.We have only lost one driver as we edge towards the halfway point.Gasly’s horrendous front wheel issue sending him out of this one.Copy linkCopiedLap 35/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondLeclerc has just lapped Lawson in tenth spot.This is most definitely a track where you have to drive as a team and not an individual.Tsunoda is all the way back in fourteenth spot for Red Bull.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLap 33/78 – Norris leads, Leclerc secondVerstappen tells his team ‘my shifts feel like it is Monaco 1972’.Lawson heads into the pits and comes back out in tenth spot.He helped out teammate Hadjar, keeping the pack away from him.Copy linkCopied More

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      Lando Norris WINS Monaco Grand Prix in front of girlfriend to boost F1 title hopes after new rule confusion

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      LANDO NORRIS roared “it’s a dream” as he won the creme de la creme of F1 races to give his title charge a major boost. The British McLaren driver, 25, was victorious in Monaco with his second win of the season after pulling off a perfect double pit stop in the race’s new format. Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GettyIt was Norris’ second win of the seasonCredit: GettyMargarida Corceiro was spotted with beaming with pride in MonacoCredit: ReutersCorceiro was smiling alongside Lando Norris’ mum Cisca and dad AdamCredit: Instagram @canalplusf1Norris overcame his qualifying demons on Saturday to bag pole position buoyed by his model and actress girlfriend Margarida Corceiro in the McLaren garage. Charles Leclerc settled for second on his home turf and Oscar Piastri came in third in the other McLaren ahead of fourth-place Max Verstappen while Lewis Hamilton bagged a solid fifth.Dutchman Verstappen was technically leading the race until the second to last lap and was hoping for a red flag having not made his mandatory second pitstop until then.At the start, Norris survived despite a big lock up with his front tyres and there was no change from the how the rest of the top ten lined up. READ MORE IN F1Drama erupted when Gabriel Bortoleto crashed nose first into the barriers at Portier, sparking a virtual safety car and a flurry of pit stops from Ollie Bearman, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda at the back. Gasly’s wheel was left hanging on by a thread though and without brakes after going into the back of Red Bull’s Tsunoda leaving it game over for the Frenchman. Hamilton was the first of the big guns to stop on lap 19 and reemerged in sixth and Norris followed suit one lap later, coming out fourth. Piastri pitted but it was sluggish as there was an issue with the rear-left tyre on the Aussie’s car, costing him just over a second. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe was ticked off, saying on his team radio: “So now what’s the plan? Because that didn’t work very well.”Verstappen finally pitted on lap 29 and Norris shuffled back into the lead, a comfortable 5.8 seconds ahead of Leclerc, while Piastri was over four seconds behind him. McLaren driver Norris even LAPPED George Russell who was dawdling back in 12th in the middle of a traffic jam as Carlos Sainz was keeping everyone held up. Mercedes produced a horror strategy with the mandatory two pit stop rule, leaving Kimi Antonelli coming in last. The Italian teenager made his first pit stop on LAP 72 before making his second just three laps later. Fernando Alonso’s afternoon was over as he retired with what seemed like a technical problem as his point-less run this season continues. Russell was grumbling over Alex Albon’s “erratic” driving and went way off track to overtake the Thai Williams driver, leaving him with a penalty. The British driver did his best Jose Mourinho impression when he was informed of the penalty, saying “I prefer not to speak.”At the front of the pack Verstappen was still leading the race but only made one of his visits to the pits.Read More on The SunIt made things spicier as Norris was closing up on Verstappen who was waiting for something to happen. Verstappen put Norris under the cosh until the end, backing him up to leave Leclerc snapping at his heels but the Brit held on. Norris even lapped George RussellCredit: AFPNorris is just three points behind Piastri at the top of the standingsCredit: Getty More

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      Lando Norris’ girlfriend spotted giggling at Monaco Grand Prix alongside McLaren star’s mum as romance goes ‘official’

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      LANDO NORRIS’ girlfriend Margarida Corceiro was spotted giggling alongside the McLaren star’s mum at the Monaco Grand Prix.The superstar couple are seemingly back together after Corceiro was clearly supporting Norris this weekend.Margarida Corceiro was spotted with a beaming smile at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: Instagram @canalplusf1Corceiro was smiling alongside Lando Norris’ mum CIsca and dad AdamCredit: Instagram @canalplusf1Corceiro was on edge as she watched qualification yesterdayNorris took an excellent pole position for the Monaco GPCredit: Shutterstock EditorialReports had claimed that the pair had split last August, but they now seem as loved up as ever with the Portuguese model watching Norris secure pole position with the McLaren team in qualification yesterday.And now their relationship appears to be all but confirmed after Corceiro looked pally with Norris’ mum Cisca ahead of the Grand Prix today.The 22-year-old walked trackside with Cisca and Norris’ father Adam, giggling in good spirits before the race began.And she had plenty to smile about once the race reached its conclusion too.READ MORE F1 NEWSNorris edged out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Monaco GP.Corceiro was watching alongside Norris father with the McLaren team as her boyfriend secured the victory.While she reached out and grabbed Norris’ hand after the race in the middle of a crowd of team members, fans and media.Norris and Corceiro were first linked back in 2023 when they were spotted in public together for the first time.Most read in MotorsportCorceiro watched the race alongside Norris’ fatherCredit: Sky Sports F1She held Norris’ hand after the victoryCredit: Sky SPorts f1She watched Norris’ podium presentation with his parentsCredit: Sky Sports F1CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRumours of a romance were sparked by the pair driving around in a Fiat Jolly, before later attending tennis’ Monte-Carlo Masters together.Corceiro is no stranger to being around top-level sport, having previously dated Chelsea star Joao Felix.Max Verstappen and Lando Norris open up on F1 rivalry after controversial clashesFelix, who is currently on loan at Italian club AC Milan, reportedly dated Corceiro between 2019 and 2021 – meeting when the model was just 17 years old.Corceiro is both a model and a TV actress in her home country of Portugal.She boasts an impressive 1.9MILLION followers on Instagram where she is regularly sharing a glimpse of her glamorous travel-filled lifestyle and her modelling shoots.Norris previously dated another Portuguese model in Luisinha Oliveira.Corceiro has a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiroThe TV actress is edging up to 2m followers on InstagramCredit: magui_corceiro/instagramCorceiro is a Portuguese model, like Norris’ previous partnerCredit: magui_corceiro/instagramShe has modelled for IntimissimiCredit: Instagram / @maguui_corceiroCorceiro is always sharing her glamorous lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro More

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      F1 chaos as Pierre Gasly crashes and then unable to stop after entering Monaco pits with driver ‘in a lot of trouble’

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      PIERRE GASLY’S Monaco Grand Prix ended in disaster after a smash that left him without brakes.The Alpine driver collided with Yuki Tsunoda when coming out of the chicane and his front tyre was left clinging on.Pierre Gasly’s car was left severely damagedCredit: APDebris dangerously covered the track as the yellow flag was wavedCredit: ReutersGasly was not able to stop in the pit laneCredit: GettyDebris dangerously covered the street circuit and the leaders behind the crash narrowly avoided a puncture.Rather than head for the nearest emergency exit, Gasly somehow managed to make it to the pit lane.But his brakes were not working and the Frenchman was unable to stop in front of the Alpine garage.He shouted down the team radio: “I got no brakes.”READ MORE IN F1Sky Sports pundit Ted Kravitz said: “Gasly can’t stop. He’s got no brakes. That was so dangerous, so dangerous.”His colleague Martin Brundle blamed Gasly for the smash, claiming he would be “in a lot of trouble for that”.He has since been “noted” for the collision and faces an investigation. Red Bull’s Tsunoda was able to continue the Grand Prix, but he fumed over the team radio: “Is he an idiot? What is he doing?”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLando Norris won the Grand Prix as McLaren pulled off a perfect double pit stop in the race’s new format. Charles Leclerc came second and Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri finished in third. More

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      Horror moment car crashes into crowd of spectators leaving at least 17 injured in shocking scenes at drag racing event

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      THIS is the horror moment a car crashed into spectators with four people reportedly in a life-threatening condition.The shocking scenes occurred at a drag racing event in Krosno, Poland.The driver lost control of the car and it crashed into the crowdCredit: @remizacomplFootage posted by Polish outlet Remiza shows a green BMW on the start line.But soon after pulling away in the quarter mile race, the driver loses control of the car.The vehicle veers to the left before skidding in the opposite direction and heading towards a crowd of spectators.At least 17 fans have been injured as a result of the accident. READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTFour are said to be in a life-threatening condition, with 13 taken to hospital.Ten medical rescue teams rushed to the airfield in Krosno to treat those injured.Firefighters and an air ambulance crew from Krakow have also arrived at the scene. The local fire service wrote on social media: “Nearly 30 firefighters (9 deputies) from the Krosno district fire department are providing assistance to the victims of an accident that occurred on the apron of the Krosno airport during a car race. Most read in Motorsport”PRM rescuers and firefighters provided assistance to 14 people.”Polish media report there has been no fatalities so far. More

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      ‘Holy cow!’ – ELEVEN car pile-up at Monaco as carnage unfolds on track just hours ahead of Grand Prix

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      A SHOCKING 11-car pile-up caused chaos in Monaco this morning.The incident occurred right at the start of this morning’s F2 race, sparked by McLaren junior driver Alex Dunne colliding with Victor Martins.This morning’s race began with a worrying incidentCredit: F1 TVEleven cars were involved in the astonishing pile-upCredit: F1 TVThe race on the famous streets of Monte-Carlo precedes the Monaco Grand Prix.Dunne, 19, is the championship leader and began the race in P1.The Irishman’s poor start, however, immediately saw him overtaken by Martins.As Dunne tried to go up the inside of the Frenchman’s ART the pair collided – sending Martins into the barrier.READ MORE ON MONACODunne was subsequently hit by Richard Verschoor, although Leonardo Fornaroli was able to squeeze through to take the lead.Following the chaos, which had one fan writing “Holy cow!” on social media, behind Fornaroli, the race was red flagged.Dunne, Martins and Verschoor were all out of the race – as well as Gabriele Mini, Ritomo Miyata, Pepe Marti, Amaury Cordeel and Max Esterson.The incident caused a lengthy delay as the area was tidied up – although thankfully no drivers were significantly hurt.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhen action resumed, Fornaroli led for much of the race.But there was to be a further twist, with the safety car required following Dino Beganovic’s crash.Sky Sports F1 pundits in hysterics as star reveals he ‘almost crash’ after bizarre injury in ‘sensitive area’The timing worked perfectly for Jak Crawford to head straight for the pit lane – subsequently taking the lead.American Crawford, 20, claimed victory, with Fornaroli coming second.Initially third was British 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad – but he was docked five seconds for speeding in the pit.This dropped Lindblad all the way down to ninth, with the final podium place taken by Sebastian Montoya.Later today, Lewis Hamilton and Co will race around the same track for Formula 1’s prestigious Monaco GP.Lando Norris will begin on pole, with his team-mate Oscar Piastri in P3.Read More on The SunThe Ferraris have looked quick so far this weekend, with Charles Leclerc beginning in P2 and Hamilton P4.Last week’s winner in Imola Max Verstappen, meanwhile, will begin just behind Hamilton in P5.Jak Crawford lifts the trophy after triumphing in MonacoCredit: Getty More

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      Lando Norris ‘confirms girlfriend rumours’ as stunning model who dated football superstar spotted cheering him in Monaco

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      LANDO NORRIS’ relationship with Margarida Corceiro IS back on.The former girlfriend of football superstar Joao Felix looked on anxiously with Norris’ McLaren team as the Brit took pole in Monaco.Margarida Corceiro appeared to have a great time watching Lando NorrisNorris took an excellent pole position for Sunday’s Monaco GPCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCorceiro has a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiroThe TV actress is edging up to 2m followers on InstagramCredit: magui_corceiro/instagramCorceiro, a Portuguese TV actress with 1.9million Instagram followers, was first seen in public with the 25-year-old F1 star in the spring of 2023.Norris was spotted driving a Fiat Jolly with the model in the back of the funky, open-top  four-seater.Suggestions they were an item rose in April last year when they watched tennis’ Monte-Carlo Masters together.The couple were understood to have split last August but the fact they are back together appears to have been confirmed by Corceiro cheering on the Bristolian ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix.READ MORE IN SPORTThe 22-year-old clutched her hands together nervously as Norris edged out the Ferrari of local hero local hero Charles Leclerc for pole.It was a look of love and pride from Corceiro, with her boyfriend now eyeing a race victory that would cut McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s Championship lead.She is understood to have been with her previous partner Felix from 2019 to 2023.They reportedly got together when Corceiro was 17  and the Portugal winger was 20.Most read in MotorsportCorceiro is a Portuguese model, like Norris’ previous partnerCredit: magui_corceiro/instagramDuring their relationship she wrote on social media: “Joao and I achieved goals together for a few years, in a phase of change, growth and learning.”Not having been together as a couple for some time, I am lucky enough to be a part of his life.”Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max VerstappenEx-Atletico Madrid hero Felix, 25, is now on loan at AC Milan from Chelsea.Romance wise, Norris was previously best known for having dated another Portuguese model in Luisinha Oliveira. Now he and Corceiro are in glamorous Monaco – as he chases glory in what is commonly regarded as F1’s flagship GP.She modelled lingerie for IntimissimiCredit: Instagram / @maguui_corceiroCorceiro is in the sporting limelight againCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro More

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      Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty at Monaco Grand Prix after blunder saw him forced to apologise to Verstappen

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been hit with a grid penalty following an incident with Max Verstappen in qualifying.The Ferrari driver was almost involved in a collision in Monaco.Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a grid penalty after almost colliding with Max VerstappenCredit: GettyHamilton was told by his team that Verstappen was on a cool down lap when he was actually on a flying lap in qualifying.That meant the defending world champion had to react quickly to swerve around his rival, narrowly avoiding a crash.Hamilton, 40, has been hit with a three-place grid penalty, dropping from fourth to seventh.That means Verstappen will now start ahead of him in fourth.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton apologised to his rival after the race in the paddock, despite the blunder being outside his control.Immediately after the incident, a furious Verstappen reacted saying: “F*** who mate, f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that.”Verstappen later accepted Hamilton was not at fault, but admitted he thought he would still incur a penalty.He said: “I saw immediately that the team [Ferrari] told [Lewis Hamilton] that I was driving slow, while I was clearly driving fast. So it’s not Lewis’ fault. I mean, I quickly chatted to Lewis already about it.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Yeah, it’s very simple, but of course it can’t happen, but that’s the team’s mistake.”If you look at the history of things, yes [expect a penalty], but again, you know, it’s more a team’s fault, but unfortunately in qualifying, of course, they normally are quite strict on these things.”Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying More