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Antonelli Clinches Fifth Monaco Win, Leads Championship

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Kimi Antonelli extended his winning streak to five races by lapping Lewis Hamilton after a late‑race restart at Monaco. The 19‑year‑old vaulted past a weakened Mercedes side, while George Russell lost the points after a drive‑through penalty. Antonelli now leads the championship by 66 points after six rounds so far.

Hamilton finished second for the second straight weekend, pushing Russell up a spot in the standings. Red Bull’s Pierre Gasly slipped off the podium after two five‑second speed‑penalties, while Isack Hadjar seized third place for the first time in a shocking turn of events that upended the typical order of the race.

The race saw a red‑flag after crashes at the final corner, forcing a second start from the grid. Antonelli made no mistake at the line, keeping Hamilton beside him for the final eight laps. A post‑race probe now questions Gasly’s safety‑car infringement that could impede his season standing and his future.

McLaren ended a tough weekend with Oscar Piastri’s fourth place, while Lando Norris retired again. Racing Bulls delivered Liam Lawson in fifth and Arvid Lindblad sixth, ahead of Alex Albon. The event sets the stage for Spain, where the championship battle will intensify as drivers push toward the season end in Barcelona.