Max Verstappen has admitted that he is aiming for a podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix. Still, he acknowledges that it will likely require a bit of luck. The Dutchman finished fifth in today’s Monte Carlo qualifying session but will move up to fourth on the grid due to Lewis Hamilton’s penalty.

Fresh off Max Verstappen’s surprise win at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the championship battle intensifies as McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris look to extend their lead and claim the team’s first Monaco victory since 2008.

The most picturesque race on the Formula 1 calendar takes place on Sunday, but don’t let beauty fool you—Monte Carlo can be a ruthless beast. The Monaco Grand Prix is widely considered one of the most prestigious auto races in the world.