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Kimi Antonelli Holds 43-Point Lead Ahead of Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli driving a Mercedes Formula 1 car at the Monaco Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli driving a Mercedes Formula 1 car at the Monaco Grand Prix
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Formula 1 heads to the iconic Monte-Carlo street circuit for the Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2026 championship season.

Kimi Antonelli arrives with a commanding 43-point lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell after securing his fourth consecutive victory in Canada.

The 19-year-old Italian driver extended his advantage following an intense internal team battle that ended when Russell suffered a mechanical failure.

Lewis Hamilton achieved his best result since joining Ferrari by finishing second in Montreal.

Max Verstappen claimed his first podium of the season for Red Bull Racing with a third-place finish.

McLaren endured a difficult weekend in Canada due to mechanical reliability issues and sporting penalties.

Defending world champion Lando Norris aims to recover at the venue where he won a major race last season.

Local driver Charles Leclerc returns to familiar ground as a previous Monte-Carlo winner in 2024, boosted by a newly signed contract extension with Ferrari.

Weekend Schedule

Practice sessions begin on Friday, followed by qualifying on Saturday to set the grid for Sunday's main event.

All times are in British Summer Time (BST).

Friday 5 June marks the start of on-track action.

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