The 26-year-old Monegasque driver, who has yet to secure a podium finish at his home race, recorded a best lap of one minute and 10.270 seconds, surpassing Australian Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 0.154 seconds. This achievement gave Leclerc his third pole position in Monaco, breaking Verstappen's streak of seven consecutive poles this year.
World championship leader Verstappen faced difficulties for Red Bull. Meanwhile, Spaniard Carlos Sainz of Ferrari and British driver Lando Norris of McLaren secured spots on the second row, making their positions crucial on the narrow streets of the Principality, where overtaking is notoriously challenging.
The competitive field set the stage for an intense race, with Leclerc aiming to convert his pole position into a long-awaited home victory.
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