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2016 Monaco Grand Prix: Starting grid, lineup

By Charles Rahrig V

Oct 25, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg (6) of Germany races during qualifying for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg (6) of Germany races during qualifying for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here is the starting grid and lineup for the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday.

Nico Rosberg is on a tear through the Formula 1 circuit. Through five races on the circuit this year, Rosberg has four wins and he is on his way to having a special year. On Sunday, Formula 1’s best will hit the Circuit de Monaco for the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix.

The good news for Rosberg is that history is on his side, as he is the defending winner of the race and with the way he has been driving, it feels like he is almost invincible on the track. However, he has to make sure that he doesn’t get caught up in his own hype, as there are several talented drivers that will be looking to beat and place on the podium as well.

While Rosberg is the defending winner of the race, he is not the pole sitter for this year’s race and will instead be starting second. The pole sitter this year is Daniel Ricciardo. Last year, Ricciardo had the fastest lap and he knows how to weave his way though the 19 turns with relative ease. Here is the complete starting grid for Sunday’s race.

1. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull – TAG Heuer

2. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes

3. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

4. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

5. Nico Huelkenberg, Force India – Mercedes

6. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso – Ferrari

7. Sergio Perez, Force India – Mercedes

8. Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso – Ferrari

9. Fernando Alonso, McLaren

10. Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes

11. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari

12. Esteban Gutierrez, Haas – Ferrari

13. Jenson Button, McLaren

14. Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes

15. Romain Grosjean, Haas – Ferrari

16. Kevin Magnussen, Renault

17. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber – Ferrari

18. Jolyon Palmer, Renault

19. Rio Haryanto, Manor – Mercedes

20. Pascal Wehrlein, Manor – Mercedes

21. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – TAG Heuer

22. Felipe Nasr, Sauber – Ferrari

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