Antonelli overjoyed with ‘magic’ lap for Monaco pole

Kimi Antonelli secured a stunning pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his impressive 2026 season. Despite a challenging start to the weekend where he lagged behind in Friday's practice sessions, the Mercedes driver found his rhythm by topping the final practice session and delivering a 'magic lap' in Q3 to outpace Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Reflecting on the achievement, Antonelli expressed immense gratitude to his team for their technical improvements. As he aims for his fifth consecutive victory, he remains focused on maintaining his momentum and extending his 43-point lead over teammate George Russell in the Drivers’ Championship standings.