Antonelli chases Hamilton's record with fifth straight win on the streets of Monaco

The record in his sights

Four wins. A 43-point championship lead. And now, the streets of Monaco. Kimi Antonelli heads to the jewel of the Formula 1 calendar with history within reach — a fifth consecutive grand prix victory that would equal Lewis Hamilton's personal Mercedes record.

Chasing Hamilton, eyeing history

For Antonelli, Monaco represents an opportunity to write his name alongside one of the sport's greats. Hamilton achieved the benchmark of five consecutive wins on two separate occasions — once in 2014 on his way to his second world title, and again in 2020 during his record-equalling seventh championship campaign.

There is also an Italian dimension to this story. The last Italian driver to win in Monaco was Jarno Trulli, back in 2004 — making Antonelli's potential triumph all the more symbolic for a nation hungry for a new motorsport hero.

As he looks to extend his winning streak, it is worth noting how far Antonelli has come technically — including behind-the-scenes refinements to his car that have sharpened his racecraft. Our deep dive into how a new clutch paddle fixed Kimi Antonelli's race starts illustrates just how meticulously Mercedes have tailored the W16 to their young star.

Monaco: a different kind of challenge

Of course, Monaco is unlike any other circuit on the calendar. Overtaking is near-impossible, track position is everything, and the margin for error is measured in millimetres. Whether Antonelli's momentum can carry him through the unique demands of Monte Carlo remains the defining question heading into race week.

What is beyond doubt is that the 2026 season has already produced one of Formula 1's most compelling new narratives — and Monaco could be where it reaches its most dramatic chapter yet.