LANDO NORRIS: FERRARI WILL BE ON POLE FOR F1 MONACO GP

Lando Norris and McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella are convinced Ferrari will clinch pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix. Norris declared Ferrari's low-speed performance is "far better than everyone else," a crucial advantage on the Monte Carlo street circuit. Ferrari's SF-26 has a historical strength in low-speed corners and traction, while Monaco’s layout minimizes its straight-line speed deficit compared to Mercedes-powered cars.

Stella agreed, noting Ferrari's chassis excels in low-speed and kerbing sectors, both key features in Monaco. While acknowledging Ferrari as the probable favorite, Stella also believes McLaren can be competitive. The upgraded MCL40 shows promise in low-speed corners, which suits Monaco, even with a few high-speed sections. The battle for pole will be tight, but the smart money is on the Scuderia capitalizing on their chassis strengths.