Lewis Hamilton is up to second place in the F1 standings after another terrific performance at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 41-year-old British superstar endured a miserable first season in Maranello, being soundly beaten by team-mate Charles Leclerc in what turned into an awful campaign.

2026 has started much better for Hamilton though, and he is now ahead of his team-mate following his second consecutive second-place finish, this time in the principality. Leclerc meanwhile was a DNF after brake issues caused him to crash into a barrier.

Italian prodigy Kimi Antonelli, still only 19 years old, stretched his lead to 66 points at the top of the standings after claiming his fifth consecutive race victory in Monaco.

Hamilton’s excellent result means he also leapfrogs George Russell as well as Leclerc into second place in the standings. Russell is down to third after a pointless afternoon in Monaco following a penalty-laden race.

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Latest Drivers Standings

Antonelli holds a commanding 66-point lead over Hamilton after those five consecutive wins:

Latest Constructors Standings

Mercedes are dominating so far after winning all six races so far in 2026:

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The Monaco Grand Prix is the undisputed jewel in Formula 1’s glittering crown, a legendary street race which demands absolute precision and mercilessly punishes the smallest error.

First held in 1929 before joining the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, the narrow, twisting circuit through the tiny principality on the French Riviera has served as the ultimate test of driver skill for nearly a century.

Legends like Ayrton Senna, ‘Mr. Monaco’ Graham Hill, and Michael Schumacher have defined their careers on these perilous, barrier-lined streets in a rich history of motorsport brilliance.

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Complete list of Monaco Grand Prix winners

Below is the complete history of Monaco Grand Prix winners, showcasing the icons who have conquered Formula 1’s most famous circuit:

Drivers with the most Monaco Grand Prix wins

Ayrton Senna reigns supreme in the principality with six victories, closely followed by fellow legends Graham Hill and Michael Schumacher on five.

Teams with the most Monaco Grand Prix wins

McLaren are the undisputed masters of Monte Carlo among the constructors, boasting 16 official World Championship wins on the famous streets, comfortably ahead of Ferrari.

Who is the youngest ever Monaco Grand Prix winner?

Lewis Hamilton remains the youngest ever winner – he was just 23 years, 4 months and 18 days old when he overcame an early puncture to triumph in 2008.

Teenage Italian star Kimi Antonelli (19) will obliterate that record should he win for Mercedes this weekend.

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Three F1 power unit manufacturers have blocked FIA proposals for 2027 power unit changes, according to German media, putting Max Verstappen‘s future in doubt.

Audi, Honda, and Ferrari have emerged as the primary obstacles to proposed changes, which aim to shift the balance between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor to a 60/40 split, which would reduce the electric restrictions on drivers.

However, according to Auto Motor und Sport, several concerns remain among the power unit manufacturers. Audi and Honda are especially worried about the financial implications and the extra investments needed to adapt their cars.

Meanwhile, Ferrari is also opposed to the change but believes that part of its gap with Mercedes could be bridged through the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) programme.

The debate has been ongoing for weeks, and Verstappen has hinted that his future could depend on these changes.

The four-time F1 world champion has constantly reiterated over the past few months that the new cars are ‘not fun’ to drive, and has threatened to quit the sport on more than one occasion.

At the Canadian Grand Prix last time out, the 28-year-old also said that driving in the sport beyond the end of this season is ‘not doable’ unless changes are made to the rules.

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What changes have already been implemented, and what is to come?

Since the Miami Grand Prix weekend, minor adjustments have been introduced that help restore some of the old racing feel for the drivers.

While more extensive changes are planned for next season, nothing has been finalised yet – even though support for the proposals is growing.

To implement these changes for next year, a supermajority is required, meaning four out of the six engine suppliers must vote in favour.

While both Red Bull and Mercedes are open to the adjustments, Cadillac – although not producing engines at the moment but planning to do so in the future – is expected to side with Ferrari. For now, reaching a consensus appears to be a distant prospect.

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