Lando Norris slashed Oscar Piastri’s title lead after navigating the two-stop strategy puzzle to clinch his first Monaco Grand Prix victory.The British driver converted pole into the win around the famed streets of Monte Carlo as he held off home favourite Charles Leclerc in the closing stages.

Oscar Piastri has claimed his relationship with Lando Norris will not spiral out of control as the McLaren drivers duel to become champion of the world. Following his much-needed victory last time out in Monaco, Norris heads into Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix just three points adrift of his Australian team-mate.

Oscar Piastri y Lando Norris están separados por apenas en la cima de la clasificación de pilotos de la Fórmula Uno y el binomio McLaren

When handing out Formula 1 trophies to the top three in Monte Carlo, Piastri appeared to confuse Princess Charlene of Monaco's introduction for an attempt to award him the trophy for second place, which was actually meant for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Red Bull Racing had a dreadful weekend in Monaco, with Verstappen qualifying fifth and a season-worst 0.715 seconds off the pace in Q3. He finished fourth only thanks to Lewis Hamilton penalty and as unhappy as ever with the behaviour of his car.

Oscar Piastri saw most of his points advantage to Lando Norris eliminated in Monaco, with the Australian admitting to having a scrappy weekend at the Principality.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella predicted the “cold blood” victory from Lando Norris in Monaco could mark the start of a charge from the Brit in an ominous warning to his title leading teammate Oscar Piastri.