Kimi Antonelli secured a dramatic victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, holding off Lewis Hamilton in a race marked by a red flag and multiple penalties. The Italian driver dominated from the front, setting fastest laps and building a lead of over 13 seconds before his pit stop.
Hamilton, who had been closing in on Antonelli, was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. The Mercedes driver accepted the penalty and continued without an additional stop, but could not close the gap to the leader.
George Russell also received a five-second penalty for crossing the line at the pit exit, adding to a frustrating afternoon for the British driver. He was stuck behind Red Bull's Isack Hadjar for much of the race, unable to pass on the tight Monaco streets.
McLaren's Lando Norris experienced power issues during the race, dropping back and allowing Russell to close in. Team orders were used to keep Russell away from Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth. Franco Colapinto also received a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
The race saw several retirements, including Haas's Oliver Bearman and Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas, whose car overheated. Max Verstappen had already retired earlier, leaving the field open for Antonelli's first Monaco victory.
