Kimi Antonelli wins historic Monaco Grand Prix; Hamilton praises him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kimi Antonelli clinched a historic victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the event. The rookie driver asserted dominance with a remarkable 30-second gap over the competition. Lewis Hamilton, who previously held the seat Antonelli now occupies, expressed admiration for the young Italian's achievement. Following the race, Hamilton emphasized the significance of Antonelli's success, stating he was grateful to witness the rookie's moment of glory. Hamilton's Ferrari team will look to regroup as the Formula 1 circuit moves to the Canadian Grand Prix next week.
- •Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix on June 7
- •Becomes youngest winner in event history
- •Lewis Hamilton praises Antonelli's performance
- •Hamilton expresses gratitude for witnessing the victory
- •F1 moves to Canadian Grand Prix next week
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Sends Heartwarming Words To Kimi Antonelli After Historic Monaco Win
"When a seven-time World Champion vacates one of the most successful seats in Formula 1 history, the pressure on the rookie stepping into the cockpit is absolutely unimaginable. When that rookie then shows up to the most unforgiving street circuit…
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