Monaco GP Qualifying: Verstappen's Record Bid Ends, Leclerc Takes Pole - In Pics

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, finishing on top in qualifying on on Saturday (May 25, 2024). With that, Max Verstappen’s bid for a record-extending ninth straight pole ended. Red Bull Racing's Verstappen shares the Formula 1 record with the late Ayrton Senna, and will start Sunday’s race from sixth place. Meanwhile, Leclerc secured his third pole in four years at Monaco, and took his career total to 24 poles.

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Updated on: 26 May 2024 9:50 am

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Formula One Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco

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Formula One Monaco Grand Prix Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco is congratulated by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, rear, after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Monaco Grand Prix Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco poses with pole position award after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Oscar Piastri Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, centre, celebrates his pole position with second McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Formula One Monaco Grand Prix Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, right, and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain chat on a balcony after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands exits his car after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Monaco GP Qualifying Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.