P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Monaco is the only place on the F1 calendar where the championship leader ending up on pole feels like a bit of a surprise
The Monaco Grand Prix saw Kimi Antonelli taking pole position in a stunning qualifying session, beating out Max Verstappen by just 0.043s. Ferrari, expected to perform well, ended up in 3rd and 4th place, with Charles Leclerc struggling in Q3 and hitting the barriers. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton faced a disappointing performance and made front wing angle changes during Q2. George Russell, in 6th place, expressed confusion at his lack of pace compared to his competitors, especially his teammate Antonelli. Max Verstappen’s strong performance in finishing 2nd, narrowly missing out on pole, showcased his skills and the potential of the 2026 Red Bull car through Monaco’s low-speed corners.
