Key facts
- George Russell qualified sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli secured pole position.
- Russell stated he was 'bamboozled' by his qualifying result.
- Russell attempted 'mind games' with his teammate prior to qualifying.
George Russell admitted to being 'bamboozled' following a disappointing sixth-place qualifying result at the Monaco Grand Prix. The British driver's performance was overshadowed by his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who clinched a surprising pole position. Russell's inability to secure a higher grid spot in the challenging Monaco circuit left him perplexed, especially in contrast to Antonelli's success. Russell had attempted 'mind games' with his teammate prior to the session but found himself questioning his own performance.