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George Russell qualifies sixth as Kimi Antonelli takes pole in Monaco

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

George Russell qualifies sixth as Kimi Antonelli takes pole in Monaco

Summary

George Russell qualified sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix, expressing confusion over his recent pace struggles. In contrast, teammate Kimi Antonelli secured pole position, outperforming Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton by just 0.043 seconds. Antonelli aims for a fifth consecutive win, having dominated recent races. Russell noted his qualifying challenges, citing a mismatch between his driving style and the car's setup this season. The race is set to further complicate Russell's title aspirations.

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By the Numbers

•Russell qualifies sixth, expressing being 'bamboozled' by his performance.
•Antonelli claims pole position for Monaco Grand Prix.
•Verstappen and Hamilton follow Antonelli in the grid.
•Russell has only one victory this season so far.
•Antonelli seeks his fifth consecutive win at Monaco.

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4:33 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell ‘bamboozled’ after damaging F1 qualifying result in Monaco

What they're saying

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George Russell admits he is "bamboozled" by his struggles for pace in his Mercedes after his latest setback saw him qualify sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix while team-mate Kimi Antonelli took pole position.
— Sky Sports