Max Verstappen qualifies second at Monaco, feels more at ease
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Max Verstappen qualified second in Monaco on June 6, stating that the track's characteristics allowed him to feel more comfortable driving. He expressed satisfaction with the session, noting it suited his style better than previous outings this season, where he has criticized the 2026 regulations. Verstappen has been vocal about the current powertrain demands impacting his performance, but the Monaco qualifying represented a welcome shift for the two-time world champion. He looks to build on this momentum during the race weekend.
- •Max Verstappen qualified second in Monaco on June 6.
- •He found the track layout suited his driving style.
- •Verstappen has criticized the 2026 F1 regulations before.
- •His confidence might improve leading into the race.
- 5:29 PMRacer — ‘I finally felt just myself again in the car’ - Verstappen
- 5:17 PMAutosport — Why Verstappen "felt like myself again" in Monaco GP qualifying
- 5:15 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen "felt like myself again" in flat-out Monaco F1 qualifying
"Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ...Keep reading
"After qualifying second in Monaco – a track where drivers have been able to push throughout due to the lack of long straights – Max Verstappen says it was a far more enjoyable session that suited his driving style.
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External links- RacerJun 6, 2026, 5:29 PM‘I finally felt just myself again in the car’ - Verstappen
After qualifying second in Monaco – a track where drivers have been able to push throughout due to the lack of long straights – Max Verstappen says it was a far more enjoyable session that suited his driving style.
- AutosportJun 6, 2026, 5:17 PMWhy Verstappen "felt like myself again" in Monaco GP qualifying
Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 5:15 PMMax Verstappen "felt like myself again" in flat-out Monaco F1 qualifying
Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ...Keep reading
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