Hamilton Takes Second in Monaco Grand Prix, Leclerc Retires with Brake Issue
Lewis Hamilton secured his second consecutive podium with a second-place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc retired late due to a brake issue.
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What Happened
The Monaco Grand Prix delivered a bittersweet result for Scuderia Ferrari HP. Lewis Hamilton finished second, his third podium of the season and second in a row, while Charles Leclerc crashed out with a rear brake issue just laps from the finish. The race featured a safety car and red flag, with Hamilton holding onto second place in an eight-lap sprint to the end. The result marks Ferrari's 841st Formula 1 podium and its fifth in the first six races of the season.
Both Ferraris start on Medium tyres from second row; Verstappen stalls, Antonelli leads.
Hamilton pits for Hard tyres, rejoins third.
Leclerc pits for Hard tyres, Hamilton retakes second.
Stroll crash brings out Safety Car; both Ferraris switch to Soft tyres, Hamilton serves penalty.
Leclerc crashes at final corner, race red-flagged.
“It's great to be back on the podium in Monaco and to finish in P2 for the second race in a row and to be able to share it with Kimi (Antonelli) for his first win here. This race is always one of the toughest of the season and today's conditions made it even more challenging, so finishing in second is a really encouraging result and just shows the momentum we are building as a team.”
Why this matters
The results consolidate Ferrari's second place in both the Constructors' and Drivers' championships, reflecting the team's recent progress.
Terms in This Story
- Safety Car
- A car that leads the race at a reduced speed during dangerous conditions, neutralising the race.
- Red flag
- A signal that stops the race completely due to a serious incident or unsafe conditions.
- Podium
- A top-three finish in a race, recognised with a trophy ceremony.
- Constructors' Championship
- A championship awarded to the highest-scoring team over a season, based on race results.
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