Kimi Antonelli leads F1 championship ahead of Monaco GP this weekend
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Formula 1 prepares for the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend following the Canadian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory. Antonelli's win, boosted by teammate George Russell's retirement due to a power unit failure, places him 43 points ahead in the championship standings. Qualifying in Monte Carlo is expected to be crucial, reflecting the significance of a strong starting position. As teams arrive in Monaco, focus will shift to the qualifying session, a vital part of the racing weekend.
- •Kimi Antonelli won his fourth consecutive race at the Canadian GP.
- •George Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure.
- •Antonelli is 43 points clear of Russell in the championship.
- •Qualifying at Monaco is highly critical for race outcomes.
- •F1 teams prepare for the Monaco GP qualifying this weekend.
- 6:53 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Monaco GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Monaco GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
"Formula 1 heads to Monaco this weekend after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory and extended his championship lead after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure. The result leaves Antonelli 43 points clear of Russell heading to Monte Carlo, where qualifying remains one of the most important ...Keep reading
"Everything you need to know about Saturday at the 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, including FP3, qualifying, weather forecast and start times
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 6:53 PMF1 Monaco GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Monaco this weekend after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory and extended his championship lead after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure. The result leaves Antonelli 43 points clear of Russell heading to Monte Carlo, where qualifying remains one of the most important ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:53 PMF1 Monaco GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Everything you need to know about Saturday at the 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, including FP3, qualifying, weather forecast and start times
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