Kimi Antonelli mastered one of Formula 1’s most intense challenges to take pole position for Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix and bolster his credentials as the title favorite on Saturday. Maximizing pace on the narrow streets without clipping the ever-present barriers means the 19-year-old Italian goes into Sunday’s race with a chance to extend his and Mercedes’ winning streaks and stretch his already-impressive 43-point standings lead.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a gripping qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Formula 1 title leader Kimi Antonelli delivered “a magic lap” around the streets of Monaco to claim the crucial pole position for Sunday’s grand prix in the Principality. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver set the fastest time during a scintillating ...

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli snatched pole position from Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a thrilling qualifying session at F1's Monaco Grand Prix. See the full starting grid.

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Charles Leclerc expects a tight battle for pole position in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, despite Ferrari's strong start to the weekend in Friday practice.