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Antonelli Dominates Monaco, Extends Lead Over Hamilton

6/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) finished second at the Monaco Grand Prix, moving to second in the championship.
Kimi Antonelli (Italian) won his fifth consecutive race, extending his championship lead to 66 points over Hamilton.
Hamilton said the result showed his “old magic” returning after a tough debut season and praised team principal Fred Vasseur for comfort-enhancing changes.
He thanked Kim Kardashian for her support and vowed to chase Antonelli all season.

History

Historical Context

On 12 May 1991 the 78-lap Monaco Grand Prix, the fourth round of the season, was won from pole by Ayrton Senna in a McLaren-Honda, extending his early championship lead. Monaco, first run in 1929 and one of motorsport’s Triple Crown events, has repeatedly tipped title battles—its narrow street circuit prompting rule tweaks, such as the 2025 mandatory two-stop requirement, to boost competition.

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Story summary

Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) finished second at the Monaco Grand Prix, moving to second in the championship.
Kimi Antonelli (Italian) won his fifth consecutive race, extending his championship lead to 66 points over Hamilton.
Hamilton said the result showed his “old magic” returning after a tough debut season and praised team principal Fred Vasseur for comfort-enhancing changes.
He thanked Kim Kardashian for her support and vowed to chase Antonelli all season.

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