via espn.comHamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonell...Kimi Antonelli achieved his fifth consecutive victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, solidifying his lead in the drivers' championship with a 66-point margin over Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli's impressive streak began with his first win in China earlier this year, and he has now set a record as the youngest driver to win in Monaco, surpassing Hamilton's previous record from 2006.
Lewis Hamilton praised Antonelli's performance and the Mercedes team, acknowledging the challenges they faced during the race, including two safety car restarts. Despite his significant lead in the championship, Antonelli remains focused on maintaining his performance and emphasized that the season is still ongoing, indicating that he will continue to strive for success.
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via espn.comHamilton sets the pace in second practiceMax Verstappen, while competitive, finished third and is still in contention for the race. The session also saw George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, as Mercedes struggled to maintain their earlier dominance in the season. With qualifying being crucial at Monaco, Hamilton's performance sets the stage for a potentially historic race.espn.comSat 6 Jun · 10:50 UTC