Lewis Hamilton celebrated a second‑place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, the latest of three podiums in six starts for Ferrari. The winless Ferrari driver moved past George Russell to second in the Drivers' Championship—his best standing since 2021. The result keeps Ferrari in a tight fight with the dominant Mercedes in the season.

Hamilton praised Kim Kardashian’s presence, saying it was “amazing” to have her support in the paddock. It was her first race since the couple began dating earlier this year. The celebrity backing added a high‑profile spotlight to an event that already drew global attention for fans, for the team, the season, the race, at Monaco.

The race saw Kimi Antonelli dominate, winning the event and extending his streak to five straight victories. Antonelli’s performance keeps Mercedes 66 points ahead of Ferrari, cementing the German side’s early lead. Hamilton’s drive left Leclerc, who crashed with 13 laps remaining, behind in a double‑stacked pit stop that saved him a penalty for the race.

Hamilton credited the Ferrari team for rekindling his confidence after a difficult 2025 season. He noted the team’s renewed fighting spirit and praised Antonelli’s “amazing” weekend. With Ferrari closing the gap to Mercedes, the season’s early battles will determine who can sustain the momentum into the tighter mid‑season races for the championship, at the grand finale.