Kimi Antonelli secures historic pole for Mercedes at Monaco Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Kimi Antonelli claimed a groundbreaking pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, marking Mercedes' first pole at this event since 2019. In a tense qualifying session, Antonelli edged out Max Verstappen by just 0.043 milliseconds. Despite Ferrari's expected dominance with strong practice times, Antonelli showcased remarkable skill, especially after Charles Leclerc crashed in Q3, ending Ferrari's chances for a front-row lockout. The race is set to unfold with Antonelli now in command of the starting grid.
- •Kimi Antonelli achieves pole position at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli's time surpasses Verstappen's by 0.043 milliseconds.
- •Charles Leclerc crashed in Q3, ending Ferrari's hopes for pole.
- •This is Mercedes' first Monaco pole since Lewis Hamilton in 2019.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix race will be conducted soon.
- 1:01 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli earns Ayrton Senna comparison after stunning Monaco GP qualifying
- 3:57 PMMotorsport.com — Peter Bonnington reveals moment Mercedes realised Kimi Antonelli’s “raw talent”
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Defies Ferrari Advantage to Deliver Historic Mercedes Monaco Pole
"Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has heaped immense praise on Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, drawing a parallel between the young Italian and three-time champion Ayrton Senna following an impressive Monaco qualifying session. The 19-year-old, who currently leads the drivers' championship by 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell, claimed pole position ...Keep reading
"Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington has lauded his driver Kimi Antonelli's stunning Monaco Grand Prix pole position. Following a thrilling qualifying session around the unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo, Antonelli secured pole position, further justifying Mercedes' bold decision to promote him at such a young age. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Bonnington, affectionately known as "Bono" ...Keep reading
"Forget the talk about rookie learning curves and low-speed simulation deficits. Kimi Antonelli just walked into the most intimidating qualifying session on the planet and completely rewrote the script. In a session decided by microscopic margins and carbon fiber debris,…
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 1:01 PMKimi Antonelli earns Ayrton Senna comparison after stunning Monaco GP qualifying
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has heaped immense praise on Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, drawing a parallel between the young Italian and three-time champion Ayrton Senna following an impressive Monaco qualifying session. The 19-year-old, who currently leads the drivers' championship by 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell, claimed pole position ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 3:57 PMPeter Bonnington reveals moment Mercedes realised Kimi Antonelli’s “raw talent”
Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington has lauded his driver Kimi Antonelli's stunning Monaco Grand Prix pole position. Following a thrilling qualifying session around the unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo, Antonelli secured pole position, further justifying Mercedes' bold decision to promote him at such a young age. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Bonnington, affectionately known as "Bono" ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:26 PMKimi Antonelli Defies Ferrari Advantage to Deliver Historic Mercedes Monaco Pole
Forget the talk about rookie learning curves and low-speed simulation deficits. Kimi Antonelli just walked into the most intimidating qualifying session on the planet and completely rewrote the script. In a session decided by microscopic margins and carbon fiber debris,…
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