The FIA released this Saturday the official starting grid for the 2026 Monaco GP, the sixth round of the Formula 1 season. Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for Mercedes and will start from the position of honor on the streets of Monte Carlo.
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The race will be held this Sunday (7), with the start scheduled for 10:00 AM Brasília time. F1MANIA.NET will follow the entire race in real-time, with lap-by-lap coverage and all information on what happens on the streets of the Principality.
Alongside Antonelli will be Max Verstappen, from Red Bull, forming the front row. Ferrari occupies the entire second row with Lewis Hamilton in third and Charles Leclerc in fourth, while Isack Hadjar completes the group of the top five.
Mercedes will also have George Russell on the third row, starting from sixth position. McLaren will have Oscar Piastri in seventh and Lando Norris in eighth, both looking to advance on a track known for its overtaking difficulties.
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Among the Brazilians, Gabriel Bortoleto starts from 16th position with Audi. The driver will have Nico Hülkenberg, his teammate, starting three positions ahead, in 13th.
Check out the official starting grid for the Formula 1 Monaco GP:
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
6. George Russell (Mercedes)
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes)
8. Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes)
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes)
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
11. Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes)
12. Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes)
13. Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
14. Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes)
15. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
16. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
17. Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari)
18. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari)
19. Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari)
20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari)
21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda)
22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda)
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