Prior to the inception of the Formula One World Championship , the first instance of grid positions being determined by qualifying times was at the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix .
Originally in Grand Prix racing , grid positions , including pole , were determined by lottery among the drivers .
Prior to the inception of the Grand Prix       , the first instance of grid positions being determined by qualifying times was at the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix .
Originally in Grand Prix racing , grid positions , including pole , were determined by lottery among the drivers .