Antonelli takes pole position at Monaco Grand Prix qualifying
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According to a single-source report from sbnation.com, Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix during qualifying on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The session, which began at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, featured three segments — Q1, Q2, and Q3 — to set the starting grid. Antonelli led the way in Q3, topping the timing sheets ahead of other drivers. The report notes that Ferrari had topped both FP1 and FP2 on Friday, with Charles Leclerc leading FP1 and Lewis Hamilton leading FP2, but Mercedes answered in FP3 as Antonelli posted the fastest time. The article also highlights that overtaking is difficult on the streets of Monte Carlo, making starting position crucial for podium finishes.
What’s reported
Kimi Antonelli won pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in qualifying.
Qualifying began at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The session consisted of Q1, Q2, and Q3 segments.
Ferrari topped FP1 (Leclerc) and FP2 (Hamilton) on Friday.
Antonelli led FP3 with a time of 1:12.720, ahead of Leclerc (P2) and Hamilton (P3).
The ten drivers through to Q3 were: Verstappen, Antonelli, Hadjar, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Piastri, Russell, Lawson, and Gasly.
Drivers eliminated in Q2: Albon, Sainz, Hülkenberg, Colapinto, Lindblad, and Bortoleto.
Drivers eliminated in Q1: Ocon, Pérez, Bearman, Bottas, Alonso, and Stroll.
A red flag occurred in Q1 when Bortoleto hit the barrier at the Nouvelle Chicane.
Key figures
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes driver, pole position)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari driver)
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari driver)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull driver)
Daniel Ricciardo (former Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver, quoted in article)
Other drivers mentioned: Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hadjar, Lawson, Gasly, Albon, Sainz, Hülkenberg, Colapinto, Lindblad, Bortoleto, Ocon, Pérez, Bearman, Bottas, Alonso, Stroll
Sources: sbnation.com
