Monaco Grand Prix qualifying: Max Verstappen takes pole in dramatic session

Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in a dramatic qualifying session. The Red Bull driver set a time of 1:10.342 to beat Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin by just 0.023 seconds.

It was a chaotic end to qualifying, with a number of drivers crashing out on the narrow and treacherous streets of Monte Carlo. Charles Leclerc was the first to crash, bringing out the red flags and forcing a lengthy delay. When the session resumed, Verstappen was able to set a time that proved to be unbeatable.

Sergio Perez will start alongside his Red Bull team-mate on the front row, with Alonso lining up in third. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell of Mercedes will start from fourth and fifth respectively, while Carlos Sainz of Ferrari will start from ninth after a poor qualifying session.

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races on the Formula 1 calendar, and Verstappen will be hoping to claim his second victory of the season on Sunday.

Conclusion

Verstappen's pole position is a major boost to his hopes of winning the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dutchman has been in excellent form all season, and he will be confident of victory on Sunday. However, Alonso and the other drivers will be determined to challenge him for the win, and the race is sure to be a thrilling spectacle.