Kimi Antonelli becomes Monaco’s youngest-ever winner after dramatic race

7 Jun 2026 • 11:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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Kimi Antonelli becomes Monaco’s youngest-ever winner after dramatic race

  • Kimi Antonelli, aged 19 years and nine months, made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's 16-year record.
  • Antonelli delivered a dominant performance, securing his fifth consecutive win and significantly extending his lead at the top of the championship standings.
  • The race was marked by several incidents, including crashes involving Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc, which led to a red flag and a 37-minute suspension for track repairs.
  • Lewis Hamilton finished as runner-up, while George Russell had a challenging afternoon, finishing 13th after receiving a drive-through penalty.
  • Other notable retirements included world champion Lando Norris due to engine failure and Max Verstappen, whose race ended prematurely with technical issues.

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