Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix following a gripping qualifying session on Saturday. The Italian secured the top spot by just 0.043 of a second, edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen with a thrilling final lap.
Antonelli's performance in qualifying followed a strong showing in the third practice session, where he set the fastest time of the weekend in his Mercedes.
The result marks another setback for George Russell's world championship bid. Antonelli enters the Monaco weekend with a 43-point lead over his Mercedes teammate.