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Antonelli holds off Hamilton to win chaotic Monaco GP after red flag
- On Sunday, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, securing his fifth consecutive victory of the 2026 Formula One season and tightening his grip on the Drivers' Championship.
- Early race drama saw Max Verstappen retire on lap one with power unit failure, while reigning world champion Lando Norris retired on lap 46 due to battery issues; Lance Stroll crashed at the final corner on lap 60.
- Dangerous conditions caused a red flag when tarmac broke up at Monaco, forcing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc to crash; Lewis Hamilton and George Russell received five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane.
- Following an eight-lap shootout, Antonelli secured victory while Hamilton finished second, matching Ayrton Senna's record of eight Monte Carlo podiums; Isack Hadjar claimed third place pending steward review.
- Mercedes currently leads the 2026 Constructors' Championship with 244 points, while the Formula One season continues June 14 with the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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A teenager dominates Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli also leaves everyone behind in Monte-Carlo. Max Verstappen sees the race end in his own apartment.
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