May 25: Monaco Grand Prix
Mandatory three tyres required for Monaco
In a bid to introduce strategic variety to a race that has often been a procession, a two pit-stop rule – and a new softer tyre – have been introduced
Colour-coded compounds
HARD
SOFT
Dry (testing)
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
Intermediate
Wet
Race: Pirelli have selected three softest compounds, first two mandatory
C4
C5
C6
New C6: High performance but low durability
GETTING A GRIP: New C6 introduced at Imola where Max Verstappen triumphed
WINS BY GRIDPOSITION
Pole
32
Second
16
Other
22
Total
70
BEHIND THE WHEEL
Monaco 2024: Top 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Charles Leclerc
Oscar Piastri
Carlos Sainz
Lando Norris
George Russell
Max Verstappen
Ferrari
McLaren
Ferrari
McLaren
Mercedes
Red Bull
Most wins:
Ayrton Senna, 6
1987, 1989-93
Podiums:
Ayrton Senna, 8
(1st: 6, 2nd: 1984, 3rd: 1986)
Lap record:
Lewis Hamilton, 2021
1:12.909
2025 driver standings
1
2
Piastri
Norris
McLaren
McLaren
146pts
133pts
Most wins by constructor:
McLaren, 15
Ferrari, 11
Sources: FIA, Forix, Autosport
Picture: Getty Images
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