Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso finishing second and Sergio Perez crashing out. This is the first pole position for Verstappen in the 2021 Formula One season, and the first for Red Bull since 2013.
Verstappen was in a class of his own throughout the qualifying session, setting the fastest lap time on both the soft and medium tyres. He was able to take advantage of the track conditions, which were cooler than usual due to the rain earlier in the day. His lap time of 1:10.266 was enough to secure pole position, with Alonso finishing 0.092 seconds behind him in second place.
Sergio Perez had been looking strong in the session, but his hopes of a good result were dashed when he crashed out on his final lap. This was a major disappointment for the Mexican driver, who had been looking to make up ground after a difficult start to the season.
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious events on the Formula One calendar, and Verstappen will be hoping to make the most of his pole position. He will be looking to extend his lead in the championship standings, with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton currently leading the way.
The race is set to take place on Sunday, with Verstappen looking to become the first driver since Ayrton Senna in 1993 to win both pole position and the race at Monaco. It promises to be an exciting event, with Alonso and Perez both looking to make up for their disappointing qualifying results.
No matter what happens, it is sure to be an unforgettable race at one of the most iconic circuits in Formula One.
