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Mercedes rookie Antonelli takes Monaco Grand Slam, extends lead

6/8/2026

Summary

**Antonelli Wins Monaco**

Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli won 2026 Monaco Grand Prix from pole, with a Grand Slam.
Win widened lead 66 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and 68 over Mercedes’ George Russell, moving Hamilton to second.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar earned his first podium finishing third after being cleared of an infringement.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stalled and retired, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crashed, causing red-flag stoppage.

Summary

**Hamilton Confirms Romance**

Lewis Hamilton confirmed his relationship with reality-TV star Kim Kardashian during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
Kardashian attended the Monaco paddock, appeared on the grid with sister Khloe and filmed Hamilton’s podium celebration.
After finishing second, Hamilton embraced Kardashian on the pit lane and blew her a kiss from the podium.

History

Historical Context

Hamilton’s maiden Formula 1 win came at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, and his 2008 championship—secured by a single-point margin over Felipe Massa—made him the sport’s youngest title-holder. The early breakthrough mirrored McLaren’s push for global sponsors, a trend that later intensified after joining Mercedes in 2013, reshaping F1’s commercial model.

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**Antonelli Wins Monaco**

Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli won 2026 Monaco Grand Prix from pole, with a Grand Slam.
Win widened lead 66 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and 68 over Mercedes’ George Russell, moving Hamilton to second.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar earned his first podium finishing third after being cleared of an infringement.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stalled and retired, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crashed, causing red-flag stoppage.

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