(Motorsport-Total.com) – Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix 2026 and subsequently celebrated his success in typical Monaco fashion.
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Often, only a few centimeters lie between great triumph and great disappointment: the mood in the two Mercedes team garages could not have been more different this weekend. George Russell without points after internal miscommunication, Kimi Antonelli the radiant and sovereign winner of the Monaco Grand Prix.
After the official part of the award ceremony and the media obligations, the Mercedes team gathered for the joint victory photo directly at the marina wall in the port of Monte Carlo
After the pictures were taken, some team members, in an exuberant mood, began pushing their colleagues into the Mediterranean Sea. Antonelli’s father Marco was not spared either and was one of the first to enjoy the cool-down. Kimi Antonelli followed him just a few moments later and voluntarily jumped into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Exuberant Scenes in the Harbor: Fans Celebrate Antonelli Moment
On social media, the scene generated numerous reactions from fans. Among other things, comments included: “Did anyone notice the photographer standing in the water with a camera? That’s real dedication to get that shot.” Another user commented: “The first picture will be legendary when he wins the world championship.”
There were also numerous reactions on X. Among them were comments like: “He’s apparently rehearsing for Aquaman.” and “He wins the most chaotic Monaco GP, only to face the final boss: the Mediterranean Sea.”
Sportingly, it was Antonelli’s fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory this season. This further extends his lead in the drivers’ standings, and he is now 66 points ahead of his closest pursuers. Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton secured second place in the race, moving him ahead of Antonelli’s teammate George Russell in the overall standings. The Brit holds third place with 88 points.
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