The Driver Ratings for the 2025 Monaco GP capture the highs and lows of a dramatic weekend in Monte Carlo, where Lando Norris delivered a flawless drive to claim his second win of the F1 season.
The race marked the debut of F1’s mandatory two-stop tyre rule in Monaco, adding a new layer of strategy to a circuit infamous for its lack of overtaking. Norris mastered the challenge from pole, while Charles Leclerc thrilled home fans with a fighting second place. With strategic manipulation, pit lane drama, and several defensive masterclasses, the 2025 edition of the Monaco GP was far from processional.
Max Verstappen attempted a bold late-stop gamble that ultimately fell short, while drivers like Isack Hadjar and Esteban Ocon impressed with sharp execution in the midfield. Our Driver Ratings for the 2025 Monaco GP reflect who rose to the occasion and who was left rueing missed opportunities.
This year’s Monaco GP was a test of discipline, patience, and pit wall precision. From Oscar Piastri’s solid podium drive to George Russell’s risky penalty-inducing tactics, each competitor’s race was shaped not just by raw speed, but by their ability to adapt to the unusual format. Dive into our complete Driver Ratings for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix to see how the grid fared in Formula 1’s most unpredictable street fight.
F1 Driver Ratings for 2025 Monaco GP
Check out the full driver ratings for the 2025 Monaco GP from Monte Carlo, the eighth race of the F1 season
Lando Norris – 10
A sensational weekend for Norris, who delivered a perfect performance from pole to flag, surviving intense pressure and tyre strategy uncertainty. He stayed calm under Verstappen’s late tactics and deservedly claimed his second win of the season.
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Charles Leclerc – 9
Leclerc did all he could on home soil, pushing Norris for much of the race and managing the awkward three-tyre rule well. Losing pole hurt his chances, but P2 was still a strong result in front of an adoring Monegasque crowd.
Oscar Piastri – 7.5
Piastri played a supporting role to Norris but struggled to make an impact late in the race, finishing third despite a strong start. His pace was solid, but McLaren’s strategic edge didn’t quite translate into a stronger challenge from the Australian.
Max Verstappen – 8
Verstappen’s alternate strategy almost paid off as he briefly inherited the lead late on, hoping for a red flag. With limited tyre options and no real overtaking chances, P4 was the maximum, but he still delivered a clever and composed drive.
Lewis Hamilton – 8
Hamilton recovered well from a grid penalty and managed his race cleanly, finishing fifth with solid pace throughout. While he lacked the outright speed to challenge the top four, his consistency earned valuable points for Ferrari.
Isack Hadjar – 9
Hadjar was one of the stars of the weekend, qualifying sixth and finishing a career-best sixth with a mature drive and smart strategy. He made the most of Racing Bulls’ team play and is rapidly proving his F1 credentials.
Esteban Ocon – 8.5
Ocon maximised Haas’ strategy window and showed great pace in clean air to bring home a strong seventh-place finish. It was a quietly effective performance that flew under the radar but underlined his experience.
Liam Lawson – 8.5
Lawson played the perfect team role for Hadjar, backing up the field when needed and delivering a clean, well-managed race to score solid points. His tactical nous made a huge difference to Racing Bulls’ Sunday.
Alex Albon – 7.5
Albon helped Williams secure a double points finish and frustrated faster cars behind with his defensive driving. He was smart and unflappable under pressure, even if his strategy required careful team play with Sainz.
Carlos Sainz – 7
Sainz benefited from team coordination and Alonso’s DNF to sneak into the points, even though his overall pace never stood out. His late race management showed experience, but he was overshadowed by Albon this weekend.
George Russell – 7
Russell showed aggression and determination but lost his composure when stuck behind Albon, ultimately earning a drive-through penalty. While his pace was decent, his frustration boiled over and cost him points.
Ollie Bearman – 7
Bearman drove well to recover from a 10-place grid penalty, staying composed during a messy midfield battle and finishing just outside the points. His weekend was disrupted early, but he still showed strong promise.
Franco Colapinto – 5
Colapinto struggled for pace and never looked comfortable around the Monaco streets. He avoided major mistakes but remained anonymous in the race and failed to make progress.
Lance Stroll – 4.5
Another tough Monaco outing for Stroll, who collided with Leclerc in practice and qualified near the back before finishing well outside the points. His race pace was underwhelming, and the contact overshadowed his weekend.
Nico Hulkenberg – 8
Hulkenberg had one of his stronger showings of the year, managing traffic and strategy well despite not scoring. He stayed clean and helped Sauber avoid drama on a chaotic day.
Yuki Tsunoda – 6.5
Tsunoda was unlucky to get tangled up with Gasly in a minor collision, but otherwise delivered a clean if unspectacular performance. His qualifying pace wasn’t enough to progress, and his race lacked fireworks.
Kimi Antonelli – 5
Antonelli’s rookie learning curve continues as he made errors in both qualifying and the race, finishing last of the classified runners. Monaco was always going to be difficult, and it showed.
Fernando Alonso – 8
Alonso ran well in the early stages before a suspected power unit failure forced him to retire. Up to that point, he had delivered a smart and competitive drive from a midfield position.
Pierre Gasly – 6
Gasly had decent pace early on but ended his day prematurely with a clumsy lunge on Tsunoda that broke his car. It was a frustrating exit after some promising laps.
Gabriel Bortoleto – 5.5
It was a tough outing for Gabriel Bortoleto, who made contact with Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap and found the wall at Portier, triggering an early Virtual Safety Car. While he rejoined the race and completed his mandatory stops, Bortoleto lacked the pace to recover meaningfully and trailed home in 14th, ahead of only a few struggling rivals.
