Formula 1 arrived in the Principality for the most iconic weekend of the season, as the Monaco Grand Prix once again took centre stage with the battle for the 2026 F1 World Championship continuing to intensify. Few venues capture the essence of the sport quite like Monaco, where precision, bravery and millimetre-perfect driving are demanded on every lap through the unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo.
Returning as the opening chapter of F1’s European summer stretch, the legendary Circuit de Monaco remains the championship’s ultimate test of concentration and control. Present since the inaugural Formula 1 season in 1950, the race has built its reputation as the calendar’s ‘crown jewel’ — a unique blend of sporting heritage, celebrity glamour and one of motorsport’s most challenging layouts, where qualifying perfection largely shapes the outcome of an entire weekend.
Race Guide
Season: 2026 F1 World Championship
Race date: Sunday, 7 June 2026
Race start time: 15:00 local time
Circuit: Circuit de Monaco
Laps: 78
Circuit length: 3.337km
2025 winner: Lando Norris
| Pole position | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Time | 1:12.051 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Time | 1:13.481 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Second | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | |
| Third | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | |
New to Monaco in 2026, was news that Formula 1 drivers would not have active aero available during the weekend after the governing body, the FIA, decided there would be no straight mode zones, the first race in 2026 where straight mode zones would not feature at all.
Previously, DRS was allowed on the start-finish straight in Monaco, suggesting it could have been a straight-mode zone. However, the FIA determined that Monaco would not feature any areas that met the criteria it had set out for all tracks.
There were concerns that some traction and braking zones could adversely affect car stability when the straight-line mode was activated. The FIA has also stated that each zone must last at least 3 seconds for straight mode to be activated.
Circuit de Monaco Stats
At just 2.074 miles, the Circuit de Monaco is the shortest layout on the F1 calendar, with its narrow streets and close barriers making overtaking notoriously difficult. However, the arrival of the slightly narrower 2026 Formula 1 cars offered a glimmer of hope of improved racing around the Principality, as the next generation of cars tackled famous sections including Sainte Devote, Casino Square, the iconic hairpin, the tunnel, Tabac, the Swimming Pool complex and La Rascasse.
Monaco’s history books a firelled with legendary names, with Ayrton Senna remaining the most successful driver at the event ahead of the 2026 race, thanks to his record six victories — including five consecutive wins between 1989 and 1993. Graham Hill became known as “Mr Monaco” after claiming five wins during the 1960s, while Charles Leclerc joined Louis Chiron as only the second Monégasque driver to win on home soil following his emotional 2024 triumph. The race also retains another unique distinction: it is the only Formula 1 Grand Prix not run to the championship’s standard 305km distance.
Weekend Schedule
| Date | Session | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | Free Practice 1 (FP1) | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm local time |
| 5 June 2026 | Free Practice 2 (FP2) | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm local time |
| 6 June 2026 | Free Practice 3 (FP3) | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm local time |
| 6 June 2026 | Qualifying | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm local time |
| 7 June 2026 | Race | 3:00 pm local time |
Championship background
Teams and drivers arrived in Monaco with Mercedes firmly in control after Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory during a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix. The Italian’s latest triumph came after an intense battle with team-mate George Russell was cut short, as a power unit issue forced the Briton into retirement and delivered a major swing in the title fight.
That result left Russell 43 points behind Antonelli in the Drivers’ Championship, but Monaco presented a very different challenge for the dominant Mercedes pairing. With the narrow streets of Monte Carlo placing greater emphasis on mechanical grip, qualifying performance and driver confidence rather than outright speed, their rivals saw the famous street circuit as the perfect opportunity to halt their winning streak.
Ferrari entered the weekend as one of the biggest threats, with Charles Leclerc looking to repeat his memorable home victory from 2024 and Lewis Hamilton aiming to add another Monaco win to his legendary career. McLaren also targeted a response after a difficult Canadian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris hoping to rediscover the form that saw him dominate around the Principality in 2025, while Red Bull faced questions over whether their package could overcome the unique demands of F1’s most unforgiving circuit.
Race entries
The lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2026 season’s entry list, featuring no reserve drivers for the race.
Tyre choices
As is tradition for Monaco, Pirelli brought the softest compounds in its 2026 range to the Principality, selecting the C3, C4 and C5 tyres to maximise grip around one of the smoothest surfaces on the Formula 1 calendar. Several sections of the circuit had also been resurfaced ahead of the event, including the run from Anthony Noghes to Sainte Devote, parts of the middle sector between Portier and the tunnel, and the entry and exit of the pit lane.

While some graining was expected across the weekend, tyre wear was not anticipated to be a major concern due to the unique demands of the circuit. Unlike many modern tracks that place heavy loads through high-speed corners, Monaco’s low-speed nature meant the tyres were subjected primarily to traction forces, resulting in traditionally low degradation levels throughout a race stint.
That characteristic typically makes the Monaco Grand Prix a straightforward one-stop race, with track position carrying far greater importance than tyre life. The exception came in 2025 when an experimental regulation requiring the use of three different tyre sets effectively forced drivers into making two pit stops. With that rule no longer in place, teams returned to the classic strategic approach for 2026. However, Monaco’s tendency to produce safety cars, virtual safety cars and red flags meant strategy could still change in an instant.
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Free Practice
Charles Leclerc laid down an early marker at his home Monaco Grand Prix by topping the opening practice session with a 1m13.978s lap, leading Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a Scuderia one-two. The session was interrupted by two red flags, first after Isack Hadjar crashed at the Swimming Pool chicane and later when Fernando Alonso damaged his front wing exiting the tunnel. Max Verstappen finished third ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, while several drivers endured lock-ups, near-misses and investigations during a busy opening hour around the streets of Monte Carlo.
Lewis Hamilton completed a Ferrari clean sweep of Friday practice by topping FP2 with a 1m13.026s lap, narrowly beating team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.111s. Max Verstappen finished a close third, while George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounded out the top five. The session featured a Virtual Safety Car after Lando Norris stopped at the Nouvelle Chicane, several close calls with the barriers, and a late red flag caused by Sergio Perez’s smoking Cadillac, leaving Ferrari firmly established as the early favourites heading into Saturday.
Kimi Antonelli produced the fastest lap of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend so far to top final practice for Mercedes with a 1m12.720s, ending Ferrari’s clean sweep of the practice sessions. Charles Leclerc finished second despite struggling with brake issues late on, while Lewis Hamilton completed the top three ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. The session featured reliability concerns for Cadillac, mistakes from Franco Colapinto and Alex Albon, and a late red flag after Ollie Bearman crashed heavily at Massenet, leaving qualifying finely poised between Mercedes and Ferrari.
Full Free Practice Reports
Free Practice 1 Classification
FP1 of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was held on Friday 5th June
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:13.978 | 31 |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.226s | 28 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.513s | 26 |
| 4 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.559s | 31 |
| 5 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +1.005s | 29 |
| 6 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.313s | 27 |
| 7 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +1.365s | 27 |
| 8 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +1.587s | 29 |
| 9 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.772s | 31 |
| 10 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.850s | 32 |
| 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.011s | 33 |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +2.063s | 31 |
| 13 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +2.170s | 14 |
| 14 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +2.192s | 28 |
| 15 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +2.211s | 32 |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +2.314s | 31 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +2.355s | 31 |
| 18 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +2.411s | 34 |
| 19 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +2.453s | 31 |
| 20 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +2.700s | 21 |
| 21 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +3.482s | 27 |
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +3.578s | 16 |
Free Practice 2 Classification
FP2 of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was held on Friday 5th June
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:13.026 | 36 |
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.111s | 36 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.168s | 35 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.379s | 35 |
| 5 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.503s | 35 |
| 6 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +1.061s | 24 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +1.062s | 31 |
| 8 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +1.068s | 34 |
| 9 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.333s | 35 |
| 10 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +1.430s | 37 |
| 11 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.471s | 37 |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +1.486s | 34 |
| 13 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +1.574s | 39 |
| 14 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +1.722s | 37 |
| 15 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1.732s | 31 |
| 16 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +1.759s | 36 |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +1.819s | 35 |
| 18 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +2.090s | 31 |
| 19 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +2.248s | 8 |
| 20 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +2.268s | 30 |
| 21 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +2.733s | 28 |
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +3.148s | 27 |
Free Practice 3 Classification
FP3 of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was held on Saturday 6th June
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:12.720 | 22 |
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.327s | 32 |
| 3 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.331s | 30 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.763s | 23 |
| 5 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.942s | 23 |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.978s | 20 |
| 7 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.100s | 27 |
| 8 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +1.157s | 25 |
| 9 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.286s | 24 |
| 10 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +1.330s | 22 |
| 11 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +1.558s | 24 |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +1.616s | 26 |
| 13 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.760s | 22 |
| 14 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +1.767s | 18 |
| 15 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +1.867s | 27 |
| 16 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.081s | 24 |
| 17 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +2.198s | 24 |
| 18 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +2.225s | 19 |
| 19 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +2.459s | 21 |
| 20 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +2.731s | 17 |
| 21 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +2.847s | 26 |
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +3.201s | 22 |
Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli claimed a sensational maiden Monaco pole position after producing a stunning final Q3 lap of 1m12.051s to edge out Max Verstappen by just 0.043s. The Mercedes driver had topped FP3 earlier in the day and carried that momentum into qualifying, delivering when it mattered most around Formula 1’s most demanding street circuit. Lewis Hamilton secured third for Ferrari, while championship rival Charles Leclerc endured a frustrating session despite showing pole-winning pace.
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Leclerc briefly topped the timesheets during a dramatic Q3 but saw his hopes unravel after clipping the barriers on his final flying lap, leaving the home favourite fourth on the grid. Isack Hadjar impressed with fifth for Red Bull ahead of George Russell, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualified seventh and eighth. Further back, Gabriel Bortoleto’s session ended early after a Q1 crash, while Haas, Cadillac and Aston Martin all suffered disappointing qualifying performances.
Qualifying Classification
Qualifying for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was held on Saturday 6th June
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:13.599 | 1:12.704 | 1:12.051 | 28 |
| 2 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:13.490 | 1:12.499 | 1:12.094 | 26 |
| 3 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:13.777 | 1:12.934 | 1:12.279 | 28 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:13.293 | 1:12.774 | 1:12.351 | 29 |
| 5 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:14.408 | 1:12.722 | 1:12.434 | 25 |
| 6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:14.214 | 1:13.238 | 1:12.445 | 28 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:14.159 | 1:12.983 | 1:12.624 | 29 |
| 8 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:13.630 | 1:12.919 | 1:12.765 | 28 |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:14.469 | 1:13.762 | 1:13.226 | 32 |
| 10 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:14.498 | 1:13.471 | 1:13.412 | 29 |
| 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:14.321 | 1:13.787 | 24 | |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:14.348 | 1:13.815 | 23 | |
| 13 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:13.923 | 1:13.902 | 21 | |
| 14 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:14.573 | 1:13.995 | 24 | |
| 15 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:14.685 | 1:14.248 | 23 | |
| 16 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:14.683 | 10 | ||
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:14.722 | 14 | ||
| 18 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 1:14.747 | 12 | ||
| 19 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:14.814 | 14 | ||
| 20 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:15.283 | 13 | ||
| 21 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:15.349 | 13 | ||
| 22 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:16.061 | 11 |
What happened in the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli strengthened his grip on the 2026 F1 World Championship with a commanding victory in a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that delivered mechanical failures, late-race crashes, multiple retirements and a frantic finish around the streets of Monte Carlo.
While chaos unfolded behind him throughout the afternoon, Antonelli remained composed at the front to secure his fifth win of the campaign. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into victory with a controlled performance, crossing the line ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar after a race that ultimately saw seven drivers fail to reach the chequered flag.
Starting from pole position, Antonelli made the perfect getaway when the lights went out and immediately retained control of the race into Sainte Devote. The same could not be said for Max Verstappen.
The Red Bull driver suffered a devastating issue at the start as his car appeared to drop into anti-stall mode, leaving him helpless as the entire field streamed past. What initially looked like a disastrous opening lap soon became terminal for Verstappen’s race, with the Dutchman returning to the pits shortly afterwards to become the first retirement of the afternoon.
With one of his main rivals eliminated almost instantly, Antonelli settled into a familiar rhythm at the front.
The Mercedes star gradually extended his advantage while Ferrari attempted to keep pace through Hamilton and hometown hero Charles Leclerc. Throughout the opening stages, Antonelli appeared entirely in control, managing the race while several teams battled reliability concerns and strategic headaches further down the field.
Mechanical problems would become one of the defining themes of the Grand Prix.
McLaren’s difficult Monaco weekend worsened when Lando Norris suffered a loss of power that forced his retirement from the race. The Briton’s exit marked the first time he had failed to score points all season and represented another major blow after his disrupted practice programme.
Cadillac also endured further technical frustration after Valtteri Bottas retired with brake-related issues. The Finn’s problem continued a pattern that had troubled the team throughout the weekend, following brake concerns in practice and Sergio Perez’s earlier brake fire.
As the laps ticked down, Antonelli’s path to victory appeared increasingly secure.
However, Monaco rarely allows a race to pass without drama.
With around 20 laps remaining, Lance Stroll crashed heavily at the final corner of the Circuit de Monaco, triggering a Safety Car and instantly transforming the strategic picture. The neutralisation provided many teams with a valuable opportunity to make a second pit stop without suffering the usual time loss associated with stopping under green flag conditions.
The Safety Car also created opportunities elsewhere in the field. Several drivers carrying pit-lane speeding penalties were able to serve their sanctions during the neutralised period, significantly reducing the impact of their punishments and adding another layer of intrigue to the closing stages.
The restart initially promised a thrilling sprint to the finish.
Instead, it produced even more drama.
Shortly after racing resumed, local favourite Leclerc suffered an almost identical accident to Stroll at the final corner. The Ferrari driver slammed into the barriers and became one of the race’s most significant retirements, ending any hopes of securing a podium finish in front of his home crowd.
The incident carried further consequences beyond Leclerc’s retirement.
Concerns over track surface damage at the scene of the accident forced officials to halt proceedings and inspect the circuit, creating another interruption during a race that had already delivered no shortage of twists and turns.
Leclerc’s exit reshuffled the order behind Antonelli and Hamilton.
One of the biggest beneficiaries was Hadjar, who capitalised on the Ferrari driver’s misfortune to secure the first podium finish of his Red Bull career. The Frenchman had shown impressive pace throughout the weekend and was rewarded with a breakthrough result on one of Formula 1’s most prestigious stages.
Pierre Gasly actually crossed the finish line ahead of Hadjar on the road, but the Alpine driver’s afternoon unravelled due to a pair of five-second penalties. The combined time loss dropped him down the final classification and opened the door for Hadjar’s podium promotion.
Oscar Piastri delivered a valuable recovery for McLaren by finishing fourth despite his team’s struggles elsewhere, while Liam Lawson completed an encouraging afternoon for Racing Bulls by securing fifth place.
The Faenza-based squad enjoyed one of its strongest weekends of the season.
Arvid Lindblad continued his impressive form by taking sixth position, meaning Racing Bulls placed both cars inside the top six. Gasly ultimately finished seventh following his penalties, ahead of Williams driver Alex Albon and Haas racer Esteban Ocon.
Cadillac also celebrated a significant milestone despite another difficult race. Perez finished inside the points to score the team’s first Formula 1 championship points, although his result remained subject to investigation following an alleged false start.
Just outside the top ten, Fernando Alonso narrowly missed out on points in 11th place for Aston Martin, but would be rewarded with P10 post-race. The Spaniard finished ahead of Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto and a heavily penalised George Russell, whose difficult afternoon compounded Mercedes’ mixed fortunes despite Antonelli’s victory.
Nico Hulkenberg slipped to 14th by the chequered flag in the second Audi, while Franco Colapinto was the final classified finisher after surviving an eventful afternoon.
Behind the scenes, the retirement list continued to grow.
Alongside Verstappen, Norris and Bottas, Haas driver Ollie Bearman also failed to finish. Stroll and Leclerc joined the list following their separate crashes at the final corner, while Carlos Sainz became the seventh retirement after becoming entangled in incidents involving Hulkenberg and Colapinto following the late restart.
Sainz’s exit left Albon as Williams’ sole points scorer and completed a frustrating day for the Grove-based outfit.
Post-Race Woes For Cadillac
Cadillac’s hopes of scoring its first Formula 1 point were dashed after the race when Sergio Perez was handed a time penalty for an infringement during the final restart.
Perez had fought his way into the points amid a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, which featured multiple crashes, several Safety Car periods and a red flag.
The Mexican crossed the finish line in 10th place, seemingly securing a valuable point for Cadillac. However, he was later placed under investigation for lining up incorrectly on the grid following the red-flag stoppage.
After reviewing the incident, the stewards issued Perez a 10-second time penalty. The sanction dropped him from 10th to 15th in the final classification, stripping Cadillac of what would have been its maiden Formula 1 point and leaving Perez as the last classified finisher.
The penalty handed Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso their first points of the season.
While Monaco produced its usual share of unpredictability, accidents and controversy, one constant remained throughout the afternoon. Antonelli controlled proceedings from the moment the lights went out until the chequered flag fell, converting pole position into a crucial victory and taking another significant step forward in his pursuit of the 2026 Formula 1 world title.
2026 Monaco Grand Prix race results
The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix was held on Saturday 7th June at 3:00 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Laps | Time / Retired | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 78 | 02:23:31 | 25 |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 78 | +6.271s | 18 |
| 3 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 78 | +23.394s | 15 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 78 | +24.261s | 12 |
| 5 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 78 | +26.553s | 10 |
| 6 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 78 | +29.010s | 8 |
| 7 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 78 | +30.369s | 6 |
| 8 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 78 | +33.413s | 4 |
| 9 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 78 | +37.140s | 2 |
| 10 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 78 | +41.899s | 1 |
| 11 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 78 | +42.748s | 0 |
| 12 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 78 | +43.353s | 0 |
| 13 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 78 | +44.102s | 0 |
| 14 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 78 | +48.964s | 0 |
| 15 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 78 | +49.153s | 0 |
| 16 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 70 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 64 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 56 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 43 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 27 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 15 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 0 | DNF | 0 |
2026 Monaco Grand Prix Fastest Laps
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Lap | Time of Day | Time | Avg. Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 76 | 17:24:13 | 1:13.481 | 163.487 |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 74 | 17:21:48 | 1:14.643 | 160.942 |
| 3 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 77 | 17:25:47 | 1:15.497 | 159.121 |
| 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 77 | 17:25:50 | 1:15.669 | 158.759 |
| 5 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 76 | 17:24:37 | 1:15.754 | 158.581 |
| 6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 57 | 16:16:32 | 1:15.773 | 158.541 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 76 | 17:24:35 | 1:15.816 | 158.452 |
| 8 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 76 | 17:24:40 | 1:15.908 | 158.259 |
| 9 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 53 | 16:11:53 | 1:15.964 | 158.143 |
| 10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 74 | 17:22:19 | 1:16.316 | 157.413 |
| 11 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 15 | 15:23:31 | 1:16.332 | 157.380 |
| 12 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 78 | 17:27:16 | 1:16.393 | 157.255 |
| 13 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 48 | 16:05:28 | 1:16.803 | 156.415 |
| 14 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 78 | 17:27:22 | 1:16.891 | 156.236 |
| 15 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 77 | 17:26:03 | 1:16.914 | 156.190 |
| 16 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 77 | 17:26:07 | 1:17.120 | 155.772 |
| 17 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 34 | 15:47:56 | 1:17.670 | 154.669 |
| 18 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 52 | 16:11:09 | 1:18.022 | 153.971 |
| 19 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 23 | 15:33:35 | 1:18.475 | 153.083 |
| 20 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 37 | 15:51:39 | 1:18.845 | 152.364 |
| 21 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 8 | 15:14:42 | 1:20.494 | 149.243 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings
Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
2026 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
| POS | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes | 156 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari | 90 |
| 3 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes | 88 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 75 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren | 60 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren | 58 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing | 43 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Red Bull Racing | 29 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls | 26 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine | 26 |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas F1 Team | 18 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | Alpine | 15 |
| 13 | Arvid Lindblad | GBR | Racing Bulls | 13 |
| 14 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams | 6 |
| 15 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams | 5 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas F1 Team | 3 |
| 17 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Audi | 2 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Audi | 0 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Cadillac | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin | 0 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
| POS | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 244 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 165 |
| 3 | McLaren | 118 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 72 |
| 5 | Alpine | 41 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Williams | 11 |
| 9 | Audi | 2 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
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