Prodigy Kimi Antonelli celebrated another victory. © APA/afp / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

"Words fail me": Child prodigy Antonelli amazes everyone

Hardly anyone would have predicted it: Kimi Antonelli won his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory on Sunday. The 19-year-old was the triumphant winner in Monaco – once again stunning the sporting world. Here are the press reactions.

June 08, 2026

From: dpa/det

Great Britain

The Sun: "Kimi Kardashian. Lewis Hamilton stole the show at the Monaco Grand Prix when he blew kisses and sprayed champagne on his girlfriend Kim Kardashian from the winner's stand. Hamilton – whose girlfriend Kardashian watched from the stands – finished second behind the young winner Kimi Antonelli despite a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane."

Daily Mail: "Kimi Antonelli's visible talent as a racing driver of exceptional virtuosity was underlined by a performance so sophisticated that it's almost unbelievable and we'd have to ask for his birth certificate."

Kimi's jump into the cool water. © APA/afp / GABRIEL BOUYS

independent: "Kimi Antonelli made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix."

Italy

Corriere dello Sport: "Words fail to describe Kimi Antonelli, who dominates in the most legendary and fascinating race on the Formula 1 calendar, showcasing his full talent."

Tuttosport: “Andrea Kimi Antonelli is now unstoppable. The Mercedes driver dominated the 2026 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix unchallenged and secured his fifth consecutive victory. The World Championship leader left his pursuers no chance.”

Sports Gazette: “Andrea Kimi Antonelli is enjoying the most prestigious victory of his still young career, which he achieved in Monaco after securing pole position and winning the race. However, the Mercedes driver, who is further extending his lead in the World Championship, urges caution.”

France

The team: "Kimi Antonelli secured a prestigious victory in a Monaco Grand Prix that completely spiraled out of control towards the end."

The Parisian: “Ultimately, it’s hard to know what pleased Isack Hadjar (21) more on this Sunday: to step onto the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time – the second podium of his career after last year’s in the Netherlands – or to do so together with his idol Lewis Hamilton (41).”