Mercedes secures pole position for Monaco Grand Prix with Antonelli
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli earned pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, starting from P1 as track position is critical in Monte Carlo. Max Verstappen joins him on the front row, while Ferrari occupies the second row with Isack Hadjar in fifth. Teams face strategic decisions for pit stops and tire choices on race day. The race is set to begin shortly, with strategies expected to heavily influence the final results.
- •Kimi Antonelli starts from pole position at Monaco GP
- •Max Verstappen will start alongside Antonelli
- •Ferrari locks out the second row with Hadjar fifth
- •Teams will focus on pit stop and tire strategies
- •Race day strategy will impact finishing order
"Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Monte Carlo.
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