Antonelli's 'magic lap' pips Verstappen to Monaco pole
BBC Sport·June 6, 2026
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen in a closely contested qualifying session. Antonelli's impressive performance earned him the top spot on the grid, with Verstappen narrowly missing out. The Mercedes driver's exceptional lap time proved decisive in the battle for pole. Verstappen will start from second place in his Red Bull.
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