
Antonelli extends championship lead over Russell, Hamilton after Monaco
Kimi Antonelli confirmed his dominance by winning the Monaco Grand Prix, securing a fifth consecutive victory and extending his lead in the 2026 drivers’ championship. The 78‑lap race at the Circuit de Monaco finished with Antonelli clear of Lewis Hamilton, who moved up to second, and Isack Hadjar who took third. Antonelli completed the distance in 2:23:31.243 and left Monte Carlo with a commanding championship margin over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The race featured multiple retirements and interruptions that reshaped the podium and points order.