P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli will start the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix from pole position after winning a thrilling Q3 shootout with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by just 0.043 seconds
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix after narrowly beating Max Verstappen in a thrilling Q3 session by just 0.043 seconds. With Monaco’s tight street circuit making overtaking difficult, Antonelli is in a strong position for Sunday’s race, but a good start will be crucial for his victory chances. The starting grid for the race features Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc starting from the second row, while Isack Hadjar and George Russell round out the top six. The rest of the grid includes notable names like Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly, and Sergio Perez, promising an exciting race ahead. As anticipation builds for the iconic Monaco GP, all eyes are on Antonelli and Verstappen at the front of the grid.
