Kimi Antonelli secures pole for Monaco Grand Prix, George Russell sixth
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of 1m12.375s, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.043 seconds. Despite Ferrari's strong showing in Friday's practices, with a 1-2 finish, they struggled during qualifying. Lewis Hamilton qualified third while Charles Leclerc will start fourth after hitting the barriers. George Russell, Antonelli's Mercedes teammate, finished sixth, 0.394 seconds behind. The Monaco GP race is set for Sunday, where Antonelli seeks his fifth consecutive win of the season.
- •Antonelli's pole for the Monaco GP marks his fourth in five races.
- •Verstappen qualified second; Hamilton third, Leclerc fourth.
- •Russell struggled, qualifying sixth behind Isack Hadjar in fifth.
- •Anticipation builds for the race on Sunday amidst tight track conditions.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Monaco GP grid suffers last-minute change as driver set to start from pit lane
- 7:39 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen steal show after Kimi Antonelli Monaco GP pole with viral moment - Motorsport.com
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Produces A ‘Magic Lap’ To Claim Pole For The Monaco Grand Prix. Here’s The Full Starting Grid
- 5:45 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational pole as George Russell struggles to sixth - Motorsport.com
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational pole as George Russell struggles to sixth
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli's dominance continues as he beats Max Verstappen for Monaco Grand Prix pole position
"Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position once again, while Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will be looking to seize their first victory of the season. Here is the final starting grid for the Monaco Grand Prix, which is set to get underway in less than an hour.
"Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli snatched pole position from Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a thrilling qualifying session at F1's Monaco Grand Prix. See the full starting grid.
"Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Monaco GP before Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton jokingly advised him to delay his race start
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:27 PMMonaco GP grid suffers last-minute change as driver set to start from pit lane
Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position once again, while Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will be looking to seize their first victory of the season. Here is the final starting grid for the Monaco Grand Prix, which is set to get underway in less than an hour.
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 7:39 PMLewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen steal show after Kimi Antonelli Monaco GP pole with viral moment - Motorsport.com
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Monaco GP before Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton jokingly advised him to delay his race start
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:03 PMKimi Antonelli Produces A ‘Magic Lap’ To Claim Pole For The Monaco Grand Prix. Here’s The Full Starting Grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli snatched pole position from Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a thrilling qualifying session at F1's Monaco Grand Prix. See the full starting grid.
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 5:45 PMF1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational pole as George Russell struggles to sixth - Motorsport.com
Antonelli put one hand on the Monaco GP trophy by taking pole for Sunday's race ahead of Max Verstappen
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:22 PMF1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational pole as George Russell struggles to sixth
Antonelli put one hand on the Monaco GP trophy by taking pole for Sunday's race ahead of Max Verstappen
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:20 PMKimi Antonelli's dominance continues as he beats Max Verstappen for Monaco Grand Prix pole position
Antonelli is in a prime spot for his fifth straight win of the season.
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