Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, becomes youngest winner ever

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Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, becomes youngest winner ever
Summary

Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, becoming the youngest winner in the race's history at 19 years and nine months. The race, which was interrupted on lap 68 for track repairs, saw Antonelli leading by over half a minute before a crash by Lance Stroll triggered a safety car. After a 37-minute stoppage, Antonelli maintained his lead against runner-up Lewis Hamilton. With this victory, he increased his championship lead over Hamilton to 66 points, while George Russell struggled to finish 13th after receiving a penalty. Isack Hadjar placed third.

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  • Antonelli's win marks the youngest victory in Monaco Grand Prix history.
  • Race was suspended for track repairs during lap 68.
  • Hamilton finished second, over 30 seconds behind Antonelli.
  • Russell placed 13th after a late drive-through penalty.
  • Hadjar rounded out the podium in third.
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Kimi Antonelli drove into the history books by becoming the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Antonelli, 19 years and nine months, delivered an emphatic performance – after the 72nd edition of the prestigious race was suspended on the 68th lap for track repairs – to usurp Lewis Hamilton’s 16-year record.

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After another victory, more Formula 1 records were broken by Kimi Antonelli with his latest success in the Monaco Grand Prix. Amongst several, the Italian became the youngest driver to win on the streets of the Principality, but who did he beat to claim the accolade?

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