Kimi Antonelli claims pole position at Monaco with support from Bonnington

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Kimi Antonelli claims pole position at Monaco with support from Bonnington
Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position at Monaco, edging Max Verstappen by just over four hundredths of a second. Peter Bonnington, who has worked with top drivers like Lewis Hamilton, emphasized a focus on driver comfort as key to Antonelli's success. After a challenging Friday, Antonelli rebounded in qualifying, showcasing his potential by quickly matching expected lap times. Bonnington noted that Antonelli's rapid adaptation illustrates his talent, labeling him a 'diamond in the rough' as he leads the championship standings.

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  • Kimi Antonelli tops qualifying at Monaco, beating Max Verstappen.
  • Peter Bonnington attributes Antonelli's speed to driver comfort.
  • Antonelli leads the championship with four wins in five races in 2026.
  • He is the youngest championship leader in F1 history at 19 years old.
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  • 3:47 PMYahoo SportsPeter Bonnington Reveals the Simple Secret Behind Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes Speed
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Peter “Bono” Bonnington has engineered championship-winning drivers before. He spent 12 seasons on Lewis Hamilton‘s radio, so when he distills what makes Kimi Antonelli fast into a single sentence… well, you listen. Speaking to Sky Sports after Antonelli claimed pole…

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