Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11 years

MONACO — Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position Saturday at the Monaco Grand Prix and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11 years.

Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix tomorrow. Following the Dutch driver tomorrow will be Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc who will be starting from second and third, respectively.

F1 Monaco Grand Prix LIVE! One of the most iconic events of the sporting calendar takes place today as Formula One races around the streets of Monaco. Max Verstappen is on pole position as he looks to continue his march towards a third F1 world title in a row,

Max Verstappen won the Monaco GP to extend his F1 2023 lead with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso second and Esteban Ocon P3 for Alpine.

Max Verstappen maintained the Red Bull domination with an imperious victory at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, keeping clear of Fernando Alonso and navigating a late rain downpour.

Race standings as Max Verstappen wins in the rain - Formula 1 race reaction as Max Verstappen wins the Monaco Grand Prix for the second time in his career