Antonelli Wins Monaco GP for Fifth Straight Victory, Youngest F1 Grand Slam Winner
The Mercedes teenager dominated from pole to chequered flag in the principality, with Red Bull's Laurent Mekies admitting the pace caught rivals off guard.
By Paddock Passion News Desk1 min read
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, recording his fifth consecutive win and setting the record as the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history.
What happened
Antonelli put his Mercedes on pole in Monaco ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, but Verstappen struggled off the line, reshaping the early order. Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in second place, making it a strong day for Mercedes. The race was described as chaotic, with Antonelli taking the grand slam — a feat that secured his place in the record books.
Pre-race expectations centred on a three-way fight between Antonelli, Verstappen and Ferrari, but the weekend delivered a markedly different outcome. In France, attention also fell on Isack Hadjar's performance, reflecting a broader paddock conversation beyond the winner's circle.
Red Bull's assessment
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged Antonelli's "serious pace" had come as a surprise to many observers, a notable concession from the team whose driver had been expected to contend for victory.
Championship context
Five straight victories represent a statement run for the Mercedes teenager, who continues to rewrite the record books in Formula 1. The sources available do not specify the current championship points standings, so precise gaps cannot be confirmed here.
What happens next
The F1 calendar moves on from Monaco with the championship picture sharpening around Antonelli's surge. Whether Verstappen and the Red Bull camp can recalibrate after a weekend in which his pace caught them off guard will be a defining question heading into the next round.
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