Lewis Hamilton Finishes Second at Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc Retires
Lewis Hamilton secured second place for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix while teammate Charles Leclerc crashed out.
- 2nd place
- Retired (crash)
- 5 seconds
What Happened
Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc started from the second row of the grid in third and fourth respectively. Hamilton pitted for hard tyres on lap 30 and later received a five-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane. Leclerc pitted on lap 36 but closed on Hamilton before the safety car was deployed on lap 61. Both Ferraris pitted for soft tyres, and Hamilton served his penalty, rejoining in second. On the restart, Leclerc hit the barrier and retired. The race was red-flagged and restarted for eight laps, with Hamilton holding second place to the finish.
Antonelli leads, Hamilton third, Leclerc fourth.
Hamilton pits for hard tyres, rejoins third.
Leclerc pits for hard tyres, Hamilton moves to second.
Stroll crashes, safety car; both Ferraris pit for softs; Hamilton serves penalty, remains second.
Race restarts, Leclerc crashes and retires; red flag; 8-lap restart, Hamilton finishes second.
Why this matters
The result marks Ferrari's continued strong performance in the 2026 season, with Hamilton on the podium for a second consecutive race.
Terms in This Story
- Safety Car
- A car that leads the race at a reduced speed to neutralize it during dangerous conditions.
- Red flag
- A signal that suspends a race due to dangerous conditions; cars must stop on track or return to pit lane.
- Pole position
- The first starting position on the grid, awarded to the fastest qualifier.
- Pit lane
- The area where cars stop for refueling, tire changes, and repairs during a race.
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