Kimi Antonelli continued his sensational start to the current Formula One season with victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.
The teenager went into the big event hoping to extend his lead at the top of the standings, having won four races so far.
And Antonelli was once again superior in Monte Carlo, with the 19-year-old clinching his fifth victory from just six attempts as he boosted his hopes of a maiden title.
It came on a chaotic day that saw big names such as Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc all forced to withdraw.
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The drama started almost immediately, with Verstappen stalling at the start.
The Red Bull driver, who has endured a campaign to forget, pulled into the pits before ultimately pulling out.
Speaking afterwards, Verstappen revealed that an engine failure left him with no choice but to quit, much to his dismay.
KIMI ANTONELLI IS A MONACO GRAND PRIX WINNER!!! 🏆 🇲🇨 pic.twitter.com/sI9CMFI6ep
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Antonelli led from the front throughout but there was more drama as the race went on.
After withdrawals from the likes of Valtteri Bottas and Oliver Bearman, misfortune then fell on Lando Norris.
Norris, the reigning F1 champion who is another driver to have experienced issues this term, withdrew on the 45th lap.
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The F1 calendar for the 2026 season | GB NEWS/GETTYIt's believed an issue with his power unit was responsible, with the Briton's hopes of consecutive titles now taking a hefty hit.
Yet the drama wasn't done there.
After Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc joined Norris and Verstappen in pulling out, the race was halted.
A loose bit of tarmac was causing chaos, with Leclerc seen raging after his home race was done.
Both Leclerc and Stroll, in fairness, blamed their respective vehicles - rather than the surface - for their failure to finish.
Spectators inside the Circuit de Monaco were forced to wait. However, the action then resumed via a standing start, with Lewis Hamilton competing with Antonelli for glory.
Kimi Antonelli was flawless as he won a fifth Grand Prix in Monaco
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Ultimately, it was the Mercedes star who secured glory.
Antonelli was utterly flawless from the start to finish. Even the drama of his rivals withdrawing, and the race being halted, couldn't stop him from crossing the line in style.
With six races gone, the title now looks like his to lose.
Based on this evidence, Antonelli will be crowned the winner at the end of the campaign. Hamilton will take solace in coming second, while Verstappen, Norris and Leclerc will rue a day to forget.