The car is like a go-kart: Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull’s struggles in Monaco

Max Verstappen said his all-conquering Red Bull turned into a go-kart after his record-equalling run of eight consecutive pole positions came to an end in Monaco.

Charles Leclerc will start Sunday’s 78-lap race from the front of the pack after he held his nerve to qualify fastest for Ferrari ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

Leclerc’s team-mate Carlos Sainz finished third with Lando Norris fourth. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth and seventh respectively for Mercedes.

The starting line-up for Sunday