liveUpdated 56s agoFollow live coverage as Monte Carlo hosts Round of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship.Michael BaileyJune 7, 2026 at 5:15 AM EDTKimi Antonelli will start on pole in Monaco for the first time. Getty ImagesMonaco Grand Prix — Latest The iconic Monaco Grand Prix takes place today around the famous streets of Monte Carlo. Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the current championship leader, put in a sensational qualifying performance yesterday to book pole position. The Mercedes driver has won the past four races, all from first on the grid.However, the Ferraris have also been quick all weekend while Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers have also been competitive — promising a fascinating grand prix ahead.Follow below for all the live buildup, track action and reaction. Grid (front): 1>ANT 2>VER 3>HAM 4>LEC 5>HADLights out: 9 a.m. ET, 2 p.m. UK Watch: Apple (U.S.), Sky Sports (UK)Share your views: live@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic If you’re a Formula 1 fan and you love a plethora of other sports too, there is no better place to follow all your favorite teams, leagues and players than The Athletic.There is the global soccer jamboree that is the FIFA World Cup about to start across North America, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final are compelling viewing, and we are also in tennis and golf majors season. That is just the start. So make sure you’re fully informed with access to our full experience — which you can subscribe to, right here.Where to watch the Monte Carlo action Getty ImagesWe are here for all your second screen needs and F1 insights, but we love watching sport and we know live pictures have their place too. So here’s where you can watch the track narratives unfold over the course of this opening race in Australia, alongside our live coverage:U.S.: Apple TVUK: Sky SportsCanada: TSNAustralia: Fox Sports, KayoWhen does the Monaco Grand Prix start? Getty ImagesLights out for the Monaco Grand Prix is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the principality. That translates as:9 a.m. ET in the U.S.6 a.m. if you’re PT2 p.m. in the UKThe weather looks a picture so there’s no reason to expect any delays.The venue: Circuit de Monaco The AthleticIt was 1950 that Formula 1 cars first tore around the streets of Monte Carlo. That was the first outing for a race now deeply entwined in the rich history of the sport, and we’ve had a Monaco Grand Prix every year since 1955 — except for the COVID-stricken season of 2020.Sure, the track width and car size means this race around Circuit de Monaco is of limited relevance to the rest of the season. Some would even dare call it a bit of a gimmick.But it is F1’s gimmick and for most romantics, you only need to utter the words Sainte Devote, Portier, and Tabac, to bring some A-grade nostalgia to the fore. Here are the key circuit facts:Circuit length: 3.337 km (2.074 miles)Laps: 78Lap record: 1:12.909 (Lewis Hamilton, 2021)First GP: 1950You can take a trip around the improbable majesty of Monte Carlo with Madeline Coleman’s circuit breakdown, which is linked below.Time for F1 to shine in Monaco Getty ImagesHello everyone and a very warm welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.Yesterday was arguably the most important session of the entire season — and the championship leader delivered; Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli producing a statement performance in qualifying to clinch pole position for today’s race.But while this tight street circuit is famed for terrible overtaking opportunities, there is a grid today that still looks like there could be a lot of fun come lights out. We will bring you all the buildup, news, insights and analysis from the paddock with our writers in Monte Carlo.So don’t go anywhere — because we’ve got you covered from here.