David Croft questions Monaco GP penalties after Kimi Antonelli's win
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

During the Monaco Grand Prix, Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft expressed confusion over the numerous pitlane speeding penalties issued to drivers. Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive win of the season, but the penalties overshadowed the race's excitement. The penalties seemed excessive and prompted Croft to suggest that something unusual occurred during the event. The implications of these penalties may influence future race regulations and driver strategies.
- •Kimi Antonelli claims fifth consecutive Monaco GP win.
- •David Croft perplexed by high number of speeding penalties.
- •Pitlane penalties overshadowed race excitement.
- •Future races may see changes in penalty regulations.
- 9:48 AMMotorsport.com — David Croft "perplexed" by Monaco GP penalties: "Something was a bit amiss"
"Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft was "perplexed" by the number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix. While the race around the narrow streets of Monte Carlo was headlined by Kimi Antonelli's fifth consecutive win of the season, it was slightly overshadowed by the spate of penalties. Many of the drivers were hit with penalties for speeding in the ...Keep reading
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