Hamilton secures P2 in Monaco, matches Senna's podium record

Lewis Hamilton finished second at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, 2026, equaling Ayrton Senna's record for podiums at the circuit. Starting from P3, Hamilton claimed P2 after Max Verstappen stopped on the grid. He held the position despite a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, which he served during a Safety Car period. Hamilton praised winner Kimi Antonelli for his performance and acknowledged that Ferrari needs to improve to catch up with Mercedes. He now sits second in the Drivers' standings after overtaking George Russell.