Max Verstappen claimed an impressive victory last time out in Imola, overtaking pole-sitter Oscar Piastri at the start and securing his second victory of the season. McLaren’s Lando Norris beat teammate Piastri to second. Yet after seven rounds, Piastri still has a 13-point lead in the world championship.

Since the beginning of 2025, the winning trophy for each Formula One event has been displayed on the grid ahead of the race start

Ferrari face a race against the clock to get Lewis Hamiltons car ready for qualifying after he crashed at the end of final practice; Charles Leclerc set the pace once again; watch Monaco GP qualifying later on Saturday at 3pm,