Verstappen wins Monaco GP to take F1 lead from Hamilton | Racing News
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race on the podium. (Reuters Photo) Red Bull's Max Verstappen won Formula One's showcase Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to lead the world championship for the first time in his career. The 23-year-old Dutch driver started the day 14 points behind Mercedes' seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton and ended it four clear. Hamilton finished seventh, with an extra point for the fastest lap. "It's so special around here to win and, also for me, the first time on the podium here. An amazing race," said Verstappen, who had everything under control f...