Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli took victory in the Mônaco GP of Formula 1 this Sunday, after resisting attacks from Lewis Hamilton in the final laps of the traditional Monte Carlo street race. The race, which seemed to be heading towards a peaceful outcome, took on a dramatic turn with crashes, interventions by the safety car and an interruption due to a red flag due to damage to the asphalt. The triumph represented the competitor’s fifth victory in the 2026 season in the highest category of world motorsport.
The dynamics of the Monegasque stage changed substantially even before the start of the introductory lap, directly affecting one of the favorites. Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who secured second place on the starting grid, experienced mechanical problems in his Red Bull Racing car and ended up being out of contention. Sem under pressure from his direct rival, Andrea Kimi Antonelli maintained first position at the start and established a comfortable lead throughout most of the confrontation. French driver Isack Hadjar completed the podium in third place, inheriting the position after incidents on the track.
The Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto experienced a challenging recovery journey on the circuit set up in Monte Carlo. Minutos before the opening of the pits, the competitor’s vehicle presented severe mechanical failures that almost made his participation in the Mônaco GP impossible. The technical team worked against time to get the equipment into racing condition. Obrigado started the confrontation from the pit lane, the Brazilian driver used an aggressive strategy and took advantage of the stoppages to overtake, crossing the finish line in 12th position.
Batidas of Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc change panorama in Monte Carlo
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s apparent tranquility began to be threatened around lap 60 of Mônaco’s GP. Canadian driver Lance Stroll lost control of his Aston Martin and collided with the protective barriers, causing the first safety car to enter the track. The neutralization drastically reduced the accumulated time differences between the competitors, regrouping the peloton and increasing the pressure on the championship leaders.
The subsequent restart only lasted a short time due to a new and shocking accident involving the local driver of the Ferrari team. MVXN 1 The home driver’s abandonment directly benefited Isack Hadjar, who took third place.
Problema on the asphalt causes a 45-minute stoppage with ten laps to go
The following incidents worsened the conditions of the track and forced an extreme measure from the organization on lap 68. The inspectors identified that the asphalt on the street circuit had given way and had deep grooves that put the physical integrity of the athletes at risk. The sports stewards chose to raise the red flag, interrupting the race so that maintenance teams could repair the damaged pavement in Monte Carlo.
The interruption lasted for almost 45 minutes, during which time the cars remained parked in the pit area under a closed park regime. Mechanics worked quickly to resurface the damaged section. Essa’s long wait increased nerves behind the scenes and changed tire strategies for the final part of Mônaco’s GP. The restart was scheduled with just six laps remaining before the planned finish, turning the end of the race into a high-speed contest.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli holds off Lewis Hamilton in the last six laps
When work resumed on the Monte Carlo track, the English pilot Lewis Hamilton used all his experience to try to take the lead. The seven-time world champion lined up his vehicle close to the back of Andrea Kimi Antonelli, starting the final stretch with a disadvantage of just 1s3 in relation to the needle. Lewis Hamilton tried to apply immediate psychological pressure in the first curves of the urban route, seeking to mislead the young driver.
The 2026 championship leader’s reaction was immediate and demonstrated technical maturity in the face of the British veteran’s attack. Andrea Kimi Antonelli increased his race pace consistently, recording the best splits in the intermediate sector. The Italian competitor opened a safe margin each time he crossed the finish line and prevented any attempt to overtake in the braking zones of the street circuit. The driver crossed the finish line in first position with a comfortable advantage of 6s2 over Lewis Hamilton.
Desempenho overall and final classification of the Monegasque grand prix
The result consolidated the Italian driver’s dominance in the 2026 season, accumulating impressive statistics after the first stages of the year. Isack Hadjar secured third place and reached the podium for the first time in this championship. The sports stewards confirmed the official final result after technical verification of the single-seaters in the parc fermé.
Abaixo, details of the street test:
- Grand Prize Vencedor: Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- Segunda test placement: Lewis Hamilton
- Terceiro member of the podium: Isack Hadjar
- Posição Gabriel Bortoleto final: 12th place
- Red flag stoppage Tempo: 45 minutes
- Total of Andrea Kimi Antonelli Wins in 2026: 5 Triumphs
The Formula 1 world championship now heads to the European continent for the next stage of the official calendar. The drivers and teams will face each other again on the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, where free practice, the qualifying session and the main race will take place the following weekend.