Monaco GP Qualifying Today: Leclerc Fastest in Practice, Penalties Shake Up ma…read more
Monaco GP Qualifying Today: Leclerc Fastest in Practice, Penalties Shake Up ma…read more
Qualifying for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix takes place today, Saturday, May 24, with the spotlight firmly on the historic streets of Monte Carlo. As round eight of the Formula 1 season unfolds, the narrow and twisty Monaco circuit once again emphasizes the importance of a strong qualifying performance, as overtaking on race day remains notoriously difficult.
Friday Practice Recap
Charles Leclerc delighted the home crowd by setting the fastest time in Friday’s second practice session. Both he and teammate Lewis Hamilton showed encouraging pace in the Ferraris, raising hopes that the Scuderia might challenge the usual front-runners. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, who have dominated qualifying this season—sharing six of the seven poles so far—remain the drivers to beat. Lando Norris claimed the other pole position earlier in the year.
Grid Penalties Impact Starting Order
The excitement of qualifying is heightened by several grid penalties handed out after Friday’s sessions, which will mix up the starting lineup:
- Sergio Perez received a 3-place grid penalty for impeding during practice.
- Fernando Alonso was handed a 5-place penalty for a gearbox change.
- Yuki Tsunoda got a 3-place drop for blocking in the pit lane.
These penalties could affect the championship contenders and add unpredictability to the Monaco race weekend.
Monaco GP Qualifying Schedule
Qualifying starts at 4:00 PM local time (CEST) in Monaco.
Here are some key local time conversions for major regions:
- UK (BST): 3:00 PM
- US Eastern (EDT): 10:00 AM
- US Central (CDT): 9:00 AM
- US Pacific (PDT): 7:00 AM
- Australia (AEST): 12:00 AM Sunday
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
Where to Watch Monaco GP Qualifying
Broadcasters vary by region:
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
- Canada: TSN, RDS
- France: Canal+
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- Singapore: beIN SPORTS
For a global audience, F1 TV Pro offers live streams with onboard cameras, team radios, and detailed timing in most countries.
With pole position often dictating the race winner at Monaco, today’s qualifying session will be critical. Leclerc, Verstappen, Hamilton, and Piastri all have something to prove as they aim for top spots on a grid reshuffled by penalties.
Don’t miss the thrilling action as the drivers take on one of Formula 1’s most iconic circuits.
