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George Russell struggles in Monaco qualifying, Kimi Antonelli takes pole

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

George Russell struggles in Monaco qualifying, Kimi Antonelli takes pole

Summary

George Russell qualified sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix, falling short of expectations after previously leading at the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell, who had aimed to shift momentum against Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, admitted he is struggling with the current car setup and driving style. Antonelli secured pole position, leading by 0.394 seconds, branding it a standout performance amidst increased competition in the championship. Russell is focused on making adjustments ahead of the race as he looks to improve his performance.

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By the Numbers

•Russell arrived in Monaco hoping to regain championship momentum.
•He qualified sixth, while Antonelli took pole for the race.
•Russell acknowledges he is struggling with the car's balance and setup.
•Monaco's challenging track limits overtaking opportunities.
•Antonelli's strong performance marks a high point in his season.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
6:27 PMBBC Sport — Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games

What they're saying

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George Russell was left struggling for words after another damaging weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, which ended with Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli extending his championship advantage from 43 points to 68.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1