Antonelli claims pole position at Monaco Grand Prix qualifying
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix is underway, with Antonelli securing pole position ahead of Verstappen. The Mercedes team currently leads the constructors’ championship, intensifying the competition between its drivers. Russell, reflecting on his recent performance in Canada, indicated he is focused on the remaining races. The event started at 2 PM UK time and updates are ongoing.
- •Antonelli outpaced Verstappen to earn pole position.
- •Mercedes leads the constructors’ championship.
- •Russell comments on his readiness for upcoming races.
- •Qualifying began at 2 PM UK time.
- •Live updates on the race are currently available.
- 12:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Monaco Grand Prix: Formula One – live updates
"Lap-by-lap F1 updates from 2pm UK time Antonelli pips Verstappen to pole position You can email John | Sign up for The Recap The Mercedes team are in the box seat, leading the constructors’ championship, and it’s likely to be a battle between their drivers for the title. Qualifying didn’t go so well for Russell. The British driver, having taken time to reset and regroup since Montreal, maintained that he was unaffected by the setback in Canada, which was beyond his control. “In the past I’ve never really sort of believed in: ‘This is going to determine my destiny.’ I’m pleased that I did the job that I knew I was capable of and delivered in every moment when it was required,” he said. “Of course it was annoying, but I didn’t lose much sleep over it and I think I can continue doing that job for the 17 races to go. Continue reading...
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