Lando Norris may have claimed pole position on the grid, but the fastest lap in style belonged to fashion’s front-runners. Somewhere between pit stops and photo ops, the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 revealed its truest spectacle: fashion.
In a weekend defined by Q3 eliminations and late-race drama, it was not just teams chasing pole position. The paddock became a playground of power suits and designer sneakers, where the halo was not just on the car– it was a metaphor for the divine level of styling.
From grid to glamour: Drivers who dressed to win
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time champion and still the undisputed king of fashion DRS, arrived in a Rick Owens hoodie-trouser set from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection. Minimal, the look felt sculpted for a post-apocalyptic grid. No need for pole position when your fit is already in P1.
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Later in the weekend, he slipped into a sharply tailored Calvin Klein three-piece suit and taupe suede boots, proving that in a sport measured by milliseconds, Hamilton still chooses to take his time with the details.
Norris, McLaren’s moment-maker, matched his clean racing line with equally sharp styling. His white retro race suit—a nod to McLaren’s 1960s Monaco legacy—felt archival yet fresh.
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Post-race, Norris took a more personal route, stepping out in a leather jacket and matching helmet from Quadrant, his own motorsport lifestyle brand. The last time he arrived in a full Quadrant fit was before the Japanese Grand Prix, but Monaco made the reappearance feel deliberate, branded, and unmistakably his.
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Charles Leclerc, the Monegasque maestro, took the home race seriously—sartorially and strategically. On track, his pale-blue trimmed Ferrari suit mirrored the Mediterranean shimmer.
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Off track, he leaned into his new Ferrari x Rocco Iannone capsule: soft beige layers, tailored hoodies, and that precise elegance you only get when you have driven these corners since birth. It was not just his out-lap that looked smooth.
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Paddock paparazzi: Where celebrities make pit stops
From the grandstands to the grid walk, celebrities did not just spectate, they also served. Monaco felt more like a street-style circuit, where every turn delivered a new silhouette.
On the stern of a sun-drenched yacht, Dua Lipa popped in a yellow leopard-print Coperni crop top, rolled-hem boyfriend jeans, and Puma Speedcats. Her look? Track-ready meets teen pop daydream. Sofia Vergara meanwhile went full throttle Y2K in a sheer lace corset top with black ribbon detailing and a mini Hermès Kelly bag, the kind of outfit that could launch a million replays on socials.
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But all eyes shifted when Princess Charlene arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton red suit and Manolo Blahnik heels, trading her signature minimalism for a fashion moment that matched the roar of the engines. It was Monaco royalty meets main character energy, with styling sharp enough to rival a Q3 strategy call.
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Flanking the sidelines, Lauren Sánchez stood statuesque in a sheer black gown and gold jewelry, her aviators flashing with every camera snap beside Jeff Bezos. Meanwhile, Alexandra Saint Mleux brought Jacquemus to the Riviera, pairing her flared mini dress with Cubisto mules and a look of pure French ease. And Kylian Mbappé? He played it cool from the grandstand, letting his signature streetwear do the talking.
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Fashion in pole position: Louis Vuitton takes the paddock
Louis Vuitton did not just show up—it took the wheel. The maison’s custom Trophy Trunk, wrapped in monogram canvas with a bold red-and-white V for “victory,” became the weekend’s most Instagrammed accessory.
From paddock walls to yacht-side parties, the brand’s presence felt less like a partnership and more like a takeover—a reminder that F1 is no longer just a sport. It is a luxury narrative, and Louis Vuitton knows exactly how to tell it.
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Final lap: Celebrity snapshots in the fashion fast lane
Before the engines cooled and the champagne dried, a few more style moments zipped past us—blink, and you would miss them.
Naomi Campbell graced the paddock in a white Alaïa dress, embodying timeless elegance.
Patrick Dempsey waved the chequered flag in a sharp grey blazer, adding Hollywood charm to the race.
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Simone Ashley opted for a casual chic look with a white tank and cream leather mini skirt, showcasing effortless style.
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Simon Porte Jacquemus was spotted excusing minimalist sophistication.
The Monaco Grand Prix has always been a masterclass in speed and precision. But in 2025, somewhere between the pit wall and the paparazzi flash, the real podium was style. Formula 1 is not just about overtakes anymore, it is also about overcuts in couture. This is fashion at 300 km/h. Soft tyres, sharp tailoring, and a starting grid that doubles as a runway. Call it what it is: the most glamorous grandstand on Earth.
