Gasly takes pole in Monza qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix
Pierre Gasly secured a surprise pole position in qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Live coverage from multiple outlets focused on how the session unfolded, with Kimi Antonelli also noted as carrying a grid penalty.

Qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix took place at Monza, where Pierre Gasly emerged with a shock pole position. Multiple outlets tracked the session live as the starting order was decided.
Alongside Gasly’s pole, Kimi Antonelli was noted as set to take a penalty, a factor in how the final grid would be formed. Reports centered on the progression of the Monza qualifying session and the resulting pole position outcome.
The session was covered as it happened by Formula1.com and PlanetF1, both highlighting Gasly’s unexpected result at the front of the field in Italy.
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