Ricciardo continued, highlighting that the Monaco Grand Prix is a unique moment when you have to pause and acknowledge how special this experience is, even if the gratitude isn’t always front and center.

He reflected, “This is the only place where I think, ‘I’m doing something amazing,’ and I really appreciate my work, even if I don’t always show it.” He added that there’s just something indescribable about this event, pointing out that Saturday’s qualifying stirs strong emotions among the drivers.

It’s a critical time. Given the challenges of overtaking around Monte Carlo, positioning at the front during the Monaco Grand Prix is essential for a shot at the podium.

Ferrari has been competitive, with Charles Leclerc leading in FP1 and then switching places with Lewis Hamilton in FP2. Will they maintain this momentum, or will Mercedes reclaim their edge? And what about Red Bull and McLaren? Both teams could shake things up.

Don’t overlook Audi, either. Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortleto landed in the top 10 for both FP1 and FP2, so they might also make a statement in qualifying.

Stay tuned; we’ll be following the session live. It kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. ET, so check back frequently.

Qualifying Results for the Monaco Grand Prix

As we look forward to the results, the tentative starting grid is still being finalized. Expect updates throughout the hour.

What went down in FP3? Well, Antonelli, currently leading the driver’s championship, secured the top spot with a lap time of 1 minute 12.720 seconds, closely followed by Leclerc and Hamilton, who are just fractions of a second behind.

Here’s the full classification for FP3:

You’ll be able to review the results in just a few hours.