The 2026 Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix concluded with Andrea Kimi AntonelliPlayer·Andrea Kimi Antonelli securing a significant victory, but post-race events involving celebrity guest Kim Kardashian also captured considerable attention.
Following Antonelli's triumph, Kardashian, present to support Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton, was observed taking a towel designated for the race winner. This occurred in the area reserved for the top three finishers, where drivers typically leave helmets and prepare for initial television interviews. Further reports indicated she was later caught in the celebratory champagne spray from both Antonelli and Hamilton, leading to a swift departure from the scene. The phrase "threw in the towel" in some reports appears to be a metaphorical interpretation of these interactions, rather than a literal concession.
Antonelli's win at the iconic Circuit de MonacoVenue·Circuit de Monaco marked his fifth consecutive victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The MercedesTeam·Mercedes junior driver, who made his Formula 1 debut in 2025, also became the youngest driver to win the prestigious Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix. His consistent performance, including an earlier victory at the Chinese Grand PrixCompetition·Chinese Grand Prix, has propelled him to the top of the drivers' standings with 156 points as of early June 2026. Antonelli and George RussellPlayer·George Russell are confirmed drivers for the MercedesTeam·Mercedes team for the 2026 season.
Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton, romantically linked with Kardashian, finished second in the Monaco race, contributing to MercedesTeam·Mercedes' strong showing. Hamilton currently holds 90 points in the drivers' standings. He expressed appreciation for Kardashian's presence at the event.
"It's great that she came this weekend to support us,"— Lewis Hamilton.
He further noted the significant public attendance at the race. The blend of high-stakes racing and celebrity presence underscored the unique allure of the Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix, creating memorable moments both on and off the track.
F1 Grand Prix of Monaco winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli is congratulated by Lewis Hamilton. Photo: Ricardo Larreina Amador/IMAGO
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