MONACO -- Lando Norris held off local favourite Charles Leclerc to win a tense Monaco Grand Prix and claim a vital first win since the season opener.
Norris had controlled the race from pole position but was squeezed into a nail-biting finale when reigning world champion Max Verstappen stayed out until the final lap of the race.
A new rule for this year mandated two pit-stops but Verstappen's decision to wait until the latest opportunity to make his stop allowed Leclerc to close the gap to Norris in the final stint.
It was a much needed victory for Norris, moving him to within three points of McLaren teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri, who finished third.