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Kimi Antonelli holds nerve to win chaotic F1 Monaco GP after late red flag
A place in the history books is assured for Kimi Antonelli as, at just 19, he became the youngest ever winner of the Monaco Grand Prix, but it was the manner of his consummate victory on the streets of Monte Carlo that made a truly indelible mark. For much of the race there were few fireworks in Monaco but when it mattered Antonelli burned brightly.
TL;DR
- Kimi Antonelli, aged 19, became the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Antonelli mastered the Monaco circuit, having previously finished last there.
- He held off challenges from Lewis Hamilton (second) and Isack Hadjar (third).
- A late red flag, caused by the track breaking up at the final corner, led to a dramatic standing start restart.
- George Russell had a difficult race, receiving two penalties and finishing 13th.
- Max Verstappen retired early due to a technical problem.
- Lando Norris also retired due to a mechanical issue.