F1 Italian GP 2026 qualifying results: Pierre Gasly produced one of the biggest qualifying surprises of the 2026 Formula 1 season by taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Alpine driver delivered a stunning 1:21.786 in Q3 to edge Mercedes’ George Russell by just 0.060 seconds. Oscar Piastri qualified third for McLaren, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton secured fourth and fifth respectively at their home race.
Max Verstappen could manage only sixth, with championship contenders separated by fine margins. The F1 qualifying result sets up a fascinating Italian GP, with Gasly leading a competitive field into Sunday’s race.
Pierre Gasly Takes Sensational Italian GP Pole
Pierre Gasly saved his best lap for the decisive Q3 session, recording a 1:21.786 to secure Alpine’s leading grid position. Russell came closest to challenging him, finishing on 1:21.846, while Piastri completed the top three with a 1:21.966.
The qualifying result is particularly notable given Mercedes had shown strong pace throughout the Monza weekend. Russell had topped both FP2 and FP3, while Ferrari also looked competitive during practice. Gasly ultimately converted Alpine’s speed into a remarkable pole at the Temple of Speed.
F1 Italian GP 2026 Qualifying Results And Timings
The complete qualifying results from Italian Grand Prix 2026 Monza are:
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 1:21.786
- George Russell (Mercedes) — 1:21.846
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 1:21.966
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 1:22.004
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 1:22.011
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 1:22.070
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 1:22.093
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) — 1:22.220
- Lando Norris (McLaren) — 1:22.256
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) — 1:22.286
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) — 1:22.517
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) — 1:22.756
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) — 1:22.779
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull) — 1:22.821
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) — 1:23.453
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) — 1:23.454
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) — 1:23.755
- Alexander Albon (Williams) — 1:24.356
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) — 1:24.364
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac) — 1:24.595
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) — 1:25.150
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) — 1:25.222
Gasly’s pole puts Alpine at the front of the grid for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, with the race set for another high-speed battle around Monza.
