Jenson Button highlights threats to Ferrari in Monaco GP qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Jenson Button has identified Max Verstappen and Mercedes as the primary challenges for Ferrari in the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session. With the narrow streets of Monte Carlo set to host the event, the competition is expected to be intense. Button's comments follow Friday's practice sessions where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc showed strong pace. The qualifying session is anticipated to deliver a thrilling contest among the top teams and drivers, particularly between Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes. The session will take place later this weekend.
- •Jenson Button names Verstappen and Mercedes as Ferrari's main threats.
- •The Monaco GP qualifying is scheduled for this weekend.
- •Friday's practice sessions indicated strong performance from Ferrari.
- •The street circuit is known for its challenging conditions.
- 11:45 AMMotorsport.com — Jenson Button names Ferrari's biggest Monaco GP qualifying threats
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jenson Button names Ferrari's biggest Monaco GP qualifying threats
"2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen and a potentially resurgent Mercedes will provide the biggest challenge to Ferrari during the highly anticipated qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix. The narrow streets of Monte Carlo deliver a spectacular Saturday shootout, and this year appears to be no exception. Following Friday's practice sessions, which saw Charles ...Keep reading
"Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen and Mercedes could pose Ferrari’s biggest threat in Monaco GP qualifying
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 11:45 AMJenson Button names Ferrari's biggest Monaco GP qualifying threats
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen and a potentially resurgent Mercedes will provide the biggest challenge to Ferrari during the highly anticipated qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix. The narrow streets of Monte Carlo deliver a spectacular Saturday shootout, and this year appears to be no exception. Following Friday's practice sessions, which saw Charles ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:45 AMJenson Button names Ferrari's biggest Monaco GP qualifying threats
Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen and Mercedes could pose Ferrari’s biggest threat in Monaco GP qualifying
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