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Max Verstappen is wary of the fast starting Ferraris behind him after securing a front-row start for the 2026 F1 Monaco GP.
Max Verstappen is cautious of the fast-starting Ferraris following him as he secures a front-row start for the 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. He attained his second front-row start of the season during qualifying on Saturday, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli snatching pole position just 0.043 seconds ahead. Verstappen had struggled with one-lap pace this season but the RB21 seemed more cooperative this weekend. Red Bull introduced an innovative rear-wing for Monaco, yielding positive results sans Straight Mode. Verstappen deemed his qualifying performance as rewarding, staying vigilant of the Ferraris behind him despite a good day. He remains unsure of a race win, prioritizing track position over beating Antonelli at the start. Hamilton expressed balance issues with his car, possibly benefiting Verstappen in the Grand Prix.
