Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for Monaco GP, compared to Ayrton Senna
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kimi Antonelli achieved pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix during qualifying on June 6. Martin Brundle praised Antonelli, likening him to Ayrton Senna, noting his impressive performance amidst challenging conditions. Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 43 points over George Russell. He expressed excitement about the pole but acknowledged the tough competition from Max Verstappen in the race ahead.
- •Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position at Monaco on June 6.
- •Martin Brundle compared Antonelli's skills to Ayrton Senna.
- •Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 43 points.
- •Max Verstappen will start alongside Antonelli in the front row.
- •Antonelli aims for consistency against tough competitors in the race.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli earns Ayrton Senna comparison after stunning Monaco GP qualifying
"Martin Brundle compared Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna after the Mercedes driver claimed a stunning Monaco Grand Prix pole position
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