Monaco GP Starting Grid Confirmed After FIA Decisions
The FIA has officially confirmed the starting grid for the Monaco Grand Prix following the completion of qualifying and the application of all post-session steward rulings. Despite several investigations during the weekend, the front of the grid remained unchanged, allowing the fastest qualifiers to retain their positions for one of the most important races of the Formula 1 season.
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Mercedes youngster Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position after delivering a stunning final lap in Q3. The Italian edged out reigning world champion Max Verstappen by less than a tenth of a second to secure the best starting spot around the streets of Monte Carlo.
Behind the front-row pair, Ferrari locked out the second row with Lewis Hamilton lining up third and home favourite Charles Leclerc fourth. Red Bull’s rising star Isack Hadjar starts fifth, ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell in sixth.
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The fourth row features the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson completing the top ten.
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Further back, Aston Martin endured a disappointing qualifying session, with both cars failing to progress. Veteran driver Fernando Alonso is set to start from the rear section of the grid, while teammate Lance Stroll also faces an uphill battle on Sunday.
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With the FIA confirming the final order and no late disqualifications affecting the leading contenders, attention now turns to race day. Overtaking opportunities are famously scarce in Monaco, meaning Antonelli’s pole position could prove decisive as he looks to extend his championship advantage over his closest rivals.
Top 10 Starting Grid
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)