Robert de Haan Claims Pole Position at Monaco Supercup Showdown

Dutch driver Robert de Haan has secured pole position for the highly anticipated second round of the 2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Monaco. This marks a significant comeback for de Haan and his BWT Lechner Racing team after a disappointing outing in Imola last weekend.

Key Takeaways

• Robert de Haan achieved pole position with a time of 1:33.104 minutes.

• Teammate Marvin Klein will start from third, while Porsche Junior Theo Oeverhaus takes second.

• The qualifying session faced multiple interruptions due to driver errors.

• The race will be broadcast live on various platforms, including Sky Sport and F1TV.

A Strong Comeback After Imola

After a challenging race in Imola where both de Haan and Klein were forced to retire on the opening lap due to an accident, the BWT Lechner Racing team showed resilience in Monaco. De Haan expressed his excitement, stating, "A strong performance from the team after the drama in Imola – we’re back where we belong!"

The 18-year-old reigning rookie champion demonstrated his skill by outpacing his competitors, including the current championship leader, Theo Oeverhaus, who finished just 55-thousandths of a second behind him in qualifying.

Qualifying Highlights

The 30-minute qualifying session was marked by three interruptions, which added to the tension on the track. Here are some notable moments:

• Robert de Haan: Focused on setting a fast lap early in the session, which ultimately secured him pole position.

• Theo Oeverhaus: Experienced a rollercoaster qualifying session, managing to secure second place despite the interruptions.

• Marvin Klein: Had to abandon a potential pole lap due to a red flag but will start from third.

Grid Positions for the Race

The starting grid for the Monaco race is as follows:

Position	Driver	Team	Time Difference
1	Robert de Haan	BWT Lechner Racing	-
2	Theo Oeverhaus	Proton Huber Competition	+0.055 seconds
3	Marvin Klein	BWT Lechner Racing	+0.114 seconds
4	Keagan Masters	Ombra Racing	+0.267 seconds
5	Alessandro Ghiretti	Schumacher CLRT	+0.357 seconds
6	Huub van Eijndhoven	GP Elite	+0.532 seconds

Special Events During Race Weekend

In addition to the thrilling race, the Monaco weekend featured a special event called "Legend Talk," where former Formula 1 stars Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard shared their experiences. Häkkinen, a two-time world champion, reminisced about his unique victories in the Supercup, highlighting the support he received from Porsche engineers during his guest appearances.

Race Day Coverage

The 17-lap race is set to take place on Sunday at noon CEST. Fans can catch the action live on:

• Sky Sport

• F1TV

• Porsche Motorsport Hub (for live timing)

• Eurosport (delayed broadcast at 11:30 PM)

Fans and media can also follow the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup on social media platforms for updates and highlights.

As the excitement builds for the race, all eyes will be on Robert de Haan to see if he can convert his pole position into a victory on the iconic streets of Monaco.