McLaren's Lando Norris beat home favourite Charles Leclerc to Formula 1 pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix as Mercedes suffered a qualifying disaster.

It’s one of the most important qualifying sessions as we get set for F1 in Monaco. Saturday’s coverage of qualifying will air on TV via ESPN. Fans can watch Formula 1 races for free by signing up for a free trial of fuboTV.

Charles Leclerc led the field in both Friday free practice sessions, as Formula One hosts the iconic Monaco GP in Monte Carlo. Max Verstappen was at his stunning best to pinch Emilia-Romagna GP victory last weekend, so it was all eyes on how McLaren would respond.

The Australian racer had to settle for third in qualifying, behind his team-mate Lando Norris who took his second pole position of the season

Oscar Piastri will be up against it to win the Monaco Grand Prix after qualifying third on the grid as his McLaren teammate Lando Norris took pole position.

Off the track, with F1 partners and sponsors placing such an emphasis on the American races these days, Monaco is no longer in rarefied air