Kimi Antonelli Achieves Historic Grand Slam Victory at Monaco GP 2026
Kimi Antonelli's Remarkable Season
In a stunning display of talent, Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver, secured his fifth consecutive win at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix held on June 7. Starting from pole position, Antonelli dominated the race, leading every lap and achieving the fastest lap time, marking his first career Grand Slam. This victory has solidified his position at the top of the World Championship standings, giving him a significant 66-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton, who is in second place. With five wins out of six races this season, Antonelli is emerging as a strong contender for his first championship title.
Historic Milestones for Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli Creates History
Antonelli has made history as the 29th driver in Formula 1 to achieve a Grand Slam and the youngest to do so. Previously, the record for the youngest driver was held by Max Verstappen, who completed the feat at 23 years old in 2021. The table below highlights the ages of drivers who have achieved this milestone:
| Driver | Age | Race |
| Kimi Antonelli | 19 years, 9 months, 3 days | Monaco GP 2026 |
| Max Verstappen | 23 years, 9 months, 4 days | Austria GP 2021 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 24 years, 3 months, 27 days | India GP 2011 |
| Oscar Piastri | 24 years, 4 months, 25 days | Netherlands GP 2025 |
| Charles Leclerc | 24 years, 5 months, 25 days | Australia GP 2022 |
Additionally, Antonelli has become the youngest driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix in its 97-year history, breaking Lewis Hamilton's long-standing record from 2008. He is also the first driver in the 21st century to achieve a Grand Slam at Monaco, joining the ranks of legends like Jackie Stewart and Michael Schumacher.
Youngest F1 Driver To Win Monaco GP
| Driver | Age | Year |
| Kimi Antonelli | 19 years, 9 months, 3 days | 2026 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 23 years, 4 months, 18 days | 2008 |
| Max Verstappen | 23 years, 7 months, 23 days | 2021 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 23 years, 10 months, 26 days | 2011 |
| Bruce McLaren | 24 years, 9 months, 4 days | 1962 |
Earlier in the season, Antonelli also set the record for the youngest pole sitter at the Monaco Grand Prix, surpassing Charles Leclerc's record from 2022. He is now among only ten drivers in F1 history to win five races consecutively, achieving this remarkable feat at a younger age than Verstappen did in 2022. Furthermore, Antonelli has become the youngest driver to win five races in his F1 career, breaking Verstappen's previous record.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Antonelli is the first driver to win five consecutive races following his maiden victory, a feat that no other driver has accomplished before. He has successfully converted all four of his initial pole positions into race wins, setting a new world record in the process.