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Pierre Gasly secures pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza

Pierre Gasly achieved his first-ever pole position during qualifying in Monza, while Kimi Antonelli starts from the back row.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pierre Gasly secures pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza — Photo: Eustace Bagge · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Pierre Gasly has claimed pole position at the qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The Alpine driver has thus achieved the top starting spot for the first time in his career. According to reports, Gasly's lead in qualifying was minimal, further heightening the excitement in the battle for victory.

George Russell, starting for Mercedes, also positioned himself well with his second place. Oscar Piastri in the McLaren completed the front row by securing third place, while Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will have to start from further back.

For Kimi Antonelli, the current leader of the Championship, qualifying was less successful. Despite going into qualifying in seventh place, he will start the race from the back due to technical issues.

Archive photo: Pierre Gasly secures pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza — Archive photoPhoto: Renzopaso · Flickr · BY-SA

This year's season is proving promising for Gasly. Winning pole position could be crucial for his performance in the race, which starts on Sunday at 3:00 PM (live on ServusTV).

Monza is regarded as one of the most traditional and exciting tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. Gasly's performance is acknowledged as a significant achievement, as he celebrates a milestone not only for himself but also for his team.

The upcoming race promises to be an exciting event given the recent developments in qualifying. The drivers will be aiming to maintain or improve their positions, while weather and other factors could also play a role.

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