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Antonelli claims pole position over Verstappen in Monaco GP qualifying

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Antonelli claims pole position over Verstappen in Monaco GP qualifying
Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix on June 6, edging out Max Verstappen by just 0.043 seconds in a dramatic qualifying session. The Mercedes driver showed strong form, managing to reclaim the top spot after several lead changes in the final moments of qualifying. Lewis Hamilton completed the top three, while Charles Leclerc, who briefly held the fastest time before crashing, starts fourth. George Russell, Antonelli's main title rival, could only manage sixth position. The Monaco GP race is scheduled for June 7.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kimi Antonelli sets a time of 1:12.051 for pole.
  • •Max Verstappen qualifies second after challenging Antonelli late.
  • •Lewis Hamilton finishes third, Charles Leclerc fourth after a final lap crash.
  • •George Russell qualifies sixth, increasing his points deficit to Antonelli.
  • •The Monaco Grand Prix race will take place on June 7.
Latest Updates
  • 3:41 PMRacer — Antonelli edges Verstappen in epic Monaco GP qualifying shootout
  • 3:34 PMBBC Sport — Antonelli pips Verstappen to Monaco pole
  • 3:25 PMFormula 1 — Antonelli seizes pole in thrilling Monaco Qualifying - Formula 1
  • 3:23 PMAutosport — F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes
  • 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli pips Verstappen to Monaco pole
  • 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole at Monaco Grand Prix
What they're saying
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Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational pole for the Monaco Grand Prix after pipping Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver set a 1m12.375s which was just 0.043s quicker than Verstappen for his fourth pole in five grands prix while Ferrari struggled. That was despite the Scuderia dominating Friday practice with a 1-2 in both outings, but Saturday saw ...Keep reading

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Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.043 of a second, holding off a challenge from Ferrari and Red Bull to maintain Mercedes' dominance Saturday. Antonelli saved his best for last to beat Max Verstappen and ensure Mercedes keeps its run of qualifying on pole for each Grand Prix race this season.

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Kimi Antonelli will start the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position after home favorite Charles Leclerc clipped the barrier trying to best him at the end of the session.

— Racerby Michael Lamonato
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