Antonelli's Monaco grand chelem still stands as F1's youngest

The feat completed a fifth consecutive Grand Prix win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to score a grand chelem (or grand slam) in Monaco this year, so here is how th

What happened: On June 7, Kimi Antonelli won from pole, led every lap and recorded the fastest lap. A late red flag forced a standing restart with 10 laps remaining.

Why it matters: The performance made Antonelli the first teenager and 28th driver to complete a Formula 1 grand chelem. The victory also extended his championship lead to 66 points.

By the numbers: Antonelli was 19 years and 286 days old, lowering the previous age record by nearly four years. It was the first grand chelem of his career.

What to watch: His championship run will determine whether Monaco becomes the defining weekend of a title season.

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@autosport Aug 8, 6:46 AM ET

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Antonelli's Monaco grand chelem still stands as F1's youngest

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