2026 Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Results: Antonelli Takes Pole Position

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix after producing a stunning lap of 1:12.051 in the final phase of qualifying at the Circuit de Monaco on Saturday.

The Mercedes driver edged out Max Verstappen by just 0.043 seconds, while Lewis Hamilton qualified third for Ferrari. With overtaking notoriously difficult around Monaco’s narrow street circuit, Antonelli’s pole position could prove crucial for Sunday’s race.

Final Qualifying Classification

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:12.051
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:12.094
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:12.279
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:12.351
5. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 1:12.434
6. George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:12.445
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:12.624
8. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:12.765
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:13.226
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 1:13.412