Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes but takes Monaco Grand Prix pole

Leclerc reacts in the parc ferme after the qualifying session at the Monaco street circuit. Credit: AFP Photo

Charles Leclerc crashed at the end of qualifying for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday but still put his Ferrari on pole position.

The 23-year-old halted qualifying 18 seconds from the end after smashing into the barriers, having already set the fastest time.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen will line up alongside on the front row and could inherit pole if Leclerc's car needs a gearbox change and incurs a grid penalty.

Mercedes' world championship leader Lewis Hamilton qualified only seventh.