Team Monaco Secures Landmark Pole Position in E1 Series Qualifying
by Andrew Shelepnytsky Contributor
July 21, 2026
In a historic showing for the local squad, Team Monaco dominated the qualifying sessions of the E1 Series, delivering the strongest performance in its history.
Securing the team’s first-ever pole position, Team Monaco's decisive breakthrough came in the final qualifying session, driven by a standout effort on the final lap. The performance placed Monaco at the top of the standings, finishing ahead of second-place Team Blue Rising. The team owned by Didier Drogba rounded out the top three on the podium.
Photo Credit: Direction de la Communication / Manuel Vitali
Andrew Shelepnytsky
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Andrew Shelepnytsky is the Vice President of International Business Development at The Monegasque™ Magazine, where he spearheads global partnerships. He serves as the host of The Monegasque™ Podcast and is a Partner at FC Barbagiuans, the football club of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. A dedicated Ambassador for Peace for the Universal Peace Federation. Andrew serves as a contributing writer for Monaco Voice.
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