Max Verstappen dragged every ounce of pace and more from his Red Bull to secure a front-row start for the Monaco Grand Prix.
However, the 28-year-old anticipates a considerable challenge heading into the first corner of the legendary 78-lap race, given the "complicated" starts in F1 this season.
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Lewis Hamilton calls for Ferrari investigation after mysterious setback
Lewis Hamilton has called for a Ferrari "deep dive" into why his car felt "drastically different" in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, despite very few changes being made ahead of the crucial session.
The seven-time world champion was the fastest driver on the opening day at the Circuit de Monaco but found himself more than two tenths adrift of pole position when it came to qualifying.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton calls for Ferrari investigation after mysterious setback
Lando Norris delivers McLaren brutal 'reality check' assessment
Lando Norris has delivered a brutal assessment of McLaren, admitting that the Monaco Grand Prix has been a "reality check" for just how far off the pace the Woking-based outfit is.
McLaren endured a disappointing qualifying session at the Circuit de Monaco, with Oscar Piastri and Norris securing only seventh and eighth on the grid.
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Charles Leclerc 'on edge' after unwanted Ferrari F1 'discovery' fight
Charles Leclerc has explained how his final lap in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying was "on the edge" as he battled unwanted Ferrari F1 discoveries.
Leclerc made a mistake at Massanet on his first Q3 lap, but on a second attempt, roared to provisional pole position for his home race, with time to complete a third run.
READ MORE: Charles Leclerc 'on edge' after unwanted Ferrari F1 'discovery' fight
'Bamboozled' George Russell questions perplexing loss of Mercedes pace
George Russell was at a loss to explain his bizarre lack of form after qualifying a lowly sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mercedes expected to play second fiddle to Ferrari around the streets of Monte Carlo, but with Kimi Antonelli securing a sublime pole position against the odds — and Max Verstappen also clinching a front row start for the 78-lap race — the British driver could not hide his confusion.
READ MORE: 'Bamboozled' George Russell questions perplexing loss of Mercedes pace
Kimi Antonelli hails 'magic lap' after titanic Max Verstappen pole battle
Kimi Antonelli hailed his Monaco Grand Prix pole-position lap as a "magic lap" after a titanic battle with Max Verstappen.
After a difficult opening day at the Circuit de Monaco, Antonelli looked strong throughout Saturday at the iconic venue.
READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli hails 'magic lap' after titanic Max Verstappen pole battle
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