Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic Monaco GP for fifth straight victory, Verstappen and Leclerc retire
Italian championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive Formula 1 victory at a Monaco Grand Prix interrupted by a red flag and early exits for Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Antonelli's dominance
Kimi Antonelli led the Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish, converting his pole position into a fifth consecutive win. The Italian driver crossed the line ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly, extending his lead in the Formula 1 world championship. The victory cements a remarkable run of form for the young driver.
First-lap drama for Verstappen
Max Verstappen's race ended before it had barely begun. Starting second on the grid, the Red Bull driver was forced to retire on the opening lap. The incident delivered a major blow to his championship hopes on a circuit where overtaking is notoriously difficult.
Coupe de massue.
Leclerc's home heartbreak
Local favourite Charles Leclerc also failed to finish. The Ferrari driver hit the wall with around ten laps remaining, ending his home race in disappointment. His crash occurred shortly before the race was suspended.
Red flag interruption
The race was halted with ten laps to go due to the condition of the asphalt in the final corner of the circuit. The red flag period paused the action before the field could complete the remaining distance under controlled conditions.
- Race start: Verstappen retires on the opening lap.
- Late race: Leclerc crashes into the wall.
- Red flag: Race suspended due to asphalt condition in the final corner.
- Finish: Antonelli wins ahead of Hamilton and Gasly.
Podium finishers
Behind Antonelli, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton took second place. Pierre Gasly completed the podium in third, a strong result for the French driver at the sport's most glamorous event.
