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F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes
AutosportJune 6, 2026
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Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational pole for the Monaco Grand Prix after pipping Max Verstappen.The Mercedes driver set a 1m12.375s which was just 0.043s quicker than Verstappen for his fourth pole in five grands prix while Ferrari struggled.That was despite the Scuderia dominating Friday practice with a 1-2 in both outings, but Saturday saw ...