F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli wins ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar; Verstappen out on opening lap
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Action from Monaco Grand Prix Photograph: (AFP)
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finishing second and Isack Hadjar finishing third, as Max Verstappen retired early on the opening lap of the race
Andrea Kimi Antonelli etched his name into Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Monaco Grand Prix after holding off Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic race that was shortened to a 10-lap sprint finish. The race was red-flagged with just 10 laps remaining after officials detected a ‘track break-up’ at Turn 19 following a collision involving Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc. The incident prompted stewards to halt the action for approximately 40 minutes while repairs and safety inspections were carried out.
When the race was suspended, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver was leading over seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Following the restart, Antonelli maintained his composure under intense pressure to secure a landmark victory on the streets of Monaco. Hamilton crossed the line in second place, while French rookie Isack Hadjar provisionally completed the podium in third. Race officials continued reviewing several incidents and potential penalties after the checkered flag, but Antonelli's breakthrough performance marked a historic moment as the young Italian claimed one of Formula 1's most prestigious victories.
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Why was the Monaco Grand Prix red-flagged?
The Monaco Grand Prix was brought to a halt with just 10 laps remaining on Sunday after concerns emerged over damage to the track surface. Race officials suspended the Formula 1 event under a red flag while the field was circulating behind the safety car following a crash involving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
The decision was made after race control identified significant deterioration in a section of asphalt on the inside of Turn 19. Officials deemed it necessary to stop the race and conduct a thorough inspection to assess the extent of the damage. Images from the circuit showed a strip of asphalt breaking apart, raising safety concerns for drivers and teams. Organisers, working closely with race control, immediately began evaluating repair options in an effort to make the track safe and allow the race to resume.
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