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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 6
Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Starts at 16:00 CET as Ferrari Targets Pole
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 6

Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Starts at 16:00 CET as Ferrari Targets Pole

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 6

Summary

  • Monaco qualifying begins at 16:00 CET, with pole position carrying outsized weight on a circuit where overtaking is notoriously difficult.
  • Ferrari enters as the clear favorite after leading the pace through Friday and FP3, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton consistently near the top of the timesheets.
  • The SF-26 has looked especially strong in Monaco’s low-speed sections, where chassis and aerodynamic grip matter more than outright engine power.
  • Max Verstappen remains the main outsider in the RB22, while Mercedes has lacked its early-season edge and defending Monaco polesitter Lando Norris faces a tougher task than in 2025.
  • The session is widely seen as the weekend’s decisive moment, with a poor grid slot capable of wrecking Sunday hopes before the race even starts.

Insights

Beyond today's pole, will a pending FIA ruling give Ferrari the engine upgrades needed to fight for the championship?
Will new FIA engine rules neutralize Ferrari's dominance and allow for an unexpected Monaco pole-sitter?