F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix?

A stunning late lap was enough for Kimi Antonelli to seal pole position on the F1 starting grid for the Monaco Grand Prix while title rival, and Mercedes teammate, George Russell could do no better than sixth.

Antonelli rocketed to the top of the timesheets in the final moments of the three-part qualifying hour, beating Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the all-important session.

Kimi Antonelli seals pole for Monaco GP

The championship leader was able to deliver when it mattered, after Ferrari dominated the opening day’s running in Monaco and Max Verstappen emerged as a possible threat for top spot.

It left the Mercedes driver at the very front of the starting grid for Sunday’s Monaco GP, joined by Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton, who mounted a strong challenge for another Monaco pole, will start third on an all-Ferrari second row.

Behind them starts Isack Hadjar, who recovered from a Friday crash to go fifth fastest, one better than Russell was able to do in the other Mercedes.

It’s then the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, followed by Pierre Gasly for Alpine and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson at the bottom end of the Top 10.

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Williams just missed out on a berth in Q3, with Alex Albon 11th and Carlos Sainz 12th, while Nico Hulkenberg was the best-placed Audi in 13th.

The order then runs Franco Colapinto, Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto, Esteban Ocon, Sergio Perez, Oliver Bearman, Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso, and Lance Stroll in a disappointing session for Aston Martin.

F1 starting grid: 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli Mercedes
Max Verstappen Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton Ferrari
Charles Leclerc Ferrari
Isack Hadjar Red Bull
George Russell Mercedes
Oscar Piastri McLaren
Lando Norris McLaren
Pierre Gasly Alpine
Liam Lawson Racing Bulls
Alex Albon Williams
Carlos Sainz Williams
Nico Hulkenberg Audi
Franco Colapinto Alpine
Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls
Gabriel Bortoleto Audi
Esteban Ocon Haas
Sergio Perez Cadillac
Oliver Bearman Haas
Valtteri Bottas Cadillac
Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
Lance Stroll Aston Martin

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