What is Max Verstappen’s qualification for the Monaco Grand Prix?

This year, the spotlight was on Max Verstappen, the talented Dutch driver representing Red Bull Racing. Verstappen had been on a remarkable streak of consecutive pole positions, but he encounter resistance at Monaco, not having his best day of the season.

Verstappen’s main rival for this race is, Charles Leclerc. The Monaco native has a special connection with this circuit. This is track he understands very well and it showed in practice run and qualification.

Max Verstappen qualified in sixth position for the Monaco Grand Prix

The Dutchman first flying lap was solid, but not exceptional. He was quick, but so were the others. Leclerc, however, seemed to find an extra gear. In the end Leclerc claimed pole position, sending a message to Verstappen about the coming race.

Verstappen had to settle for sixth place on the grid. It was a disappointing result for the Red Bull driver, who had been accustomed to starting from the front row. The narrow confines of Monaco didn’t allow for much overtaking, so Verstappen knew he had his work cut out for him.

The Monaco Grand Prix promises to be an exciting race, with the narrow roads and iconic barriers providing a challenging backdrop for the drivers. Verstappen’s streak may have been broken, but the confidence on him being the winner is intact.