Kimi Antonelli leads Monaco GP and extends championship lead to 66 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, securing his fifth consecutive win. The race, held on June 8, featured significant chaos, including several penalties impacting other drivers, George Russell, who failed to score points. Antonelli now leads the Drivers' Championship ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who finished second. Meanwhile, the FIA's provisional decision allows Ferrari and Mercedes to make engine updates under the ADUO guidelines, while Red Bull is not permitted to update their leading engine. Alpine announced they will seek a review of penalties affecting Pierre Gasly, who finished seventh after a series of infractions.
- •Antonelli wins Monaco GP, marking his fifth straight Grand Prix win.
- •George Russell receives penalties, finishing out of points for a second race.
- •Lewis Hamilton finishes in second place at Monaco.
- •FIA confirms engine update rules under ADUO guidelines.
- •Alpine plans to review penalties affecting Pierre Gasly's position.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | Reaction after Antonelli's Monaco win, FIA causes shock with AUDO decision
- 3:36 PMBBC News — Monaco Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic race from Lewis Hamilton - BBC
"A chaotic Monaco Grand Prix saw Kimi Antonelli make it five consecutive Grand Prix wins. Follow all the reactions from the principality with GPblog right here! Antonelli conquers Monaco chaos to deal Russell another blow78 laps of pure Monaco mania played out in front of a sell-out crowd on Sunday afternoon, but it was Kimi Antonelli who shone once again.
"Kimi Antonelli delivered a fifth straight Grand Prix win around the streets of Monte-Carlo to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to a mighty 66 points.
"Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:01 AMF1 LIVE | Reaction after Antonelli's Monaco win, FIA causes shock with AUDO decision
A chaotic Monaco Grand Prix saw Kimi Antonelli make it five consecutive Grand Prix wins. Follow all the reactions from the principality with GPblog right here! Antonelli conquers Monaco chaos to deal Russell another blow78 laps of pure Monaco mania played out in front of a sell-out crowd on Sunday afternoon, but it was Kimi Antonelli who shone once again.
- BBC NewsJun 7, 2026, 3:36 PMMonaco Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic race from Lewis Hamilton - BBC
Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.
- Formula1.com—Listen to F1 Nation's Monaco GP review
Kimi Antonelli delivered a fifth straight Grand Prix win around the streets of Monte-Carlo to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to a mighty 66 points.
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