Hamilton Backed To End Two-Year Win Drought At Monaco Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has gone almost two years without a Formula 1 race victory, but bookmakers believe that wait could finally end at Monaco.
The 41-year-old seven-time world champion endured a difficult first season at Ferrari, but his form has noticeably improved heading into the Monaco weekend.
Hamilton delivered his best performance in red at the Canadian Grand Prix, claiming second place after a fierce battle with Max Verstappen.
He has reportedly stopped using Ferrari’s simulator in race preparation and has built a strong working relationship with new race engineer Carlo Santi.
Oddsmakers believe the tight Monaco street circuit will suit the Ferrari package well, placing Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc at the head of the betting.
Leclerc, who won the Monaco Grand Prix on home soil in 2024, leads the market as the early favourite at odds of 21/10.
Hamilton is listed second in the betting at 4/1, with podium odds giving him a 58% implied probability of finishing in the top three.
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, who have dominated much of the season, are not considered the likeliest winners at Monaco, priced at 5/1 and 6/1 respectively.
Antonelli heads the championship standings after winning four consecutive races, while Russell arrives in Monaco having suffered a DNF in Canada.
Reigning world champion Lando Norris is priced at 7/1, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and four-time champion Max Verstappen both available at 12/1.
Verstappen claimed his first podium of the season in Canada but remains frustrated by the sport’s new 2026 regulations.
Hamilton’s last Grand Prix victory came at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa on July 28, 2024, 41 races ago, when he was awarded the win following George Russell’s disqualification.
The Monaco Grand Prix has been moved to Sunday June 7 this year, with practice beginning on Friday June 5 and the race starting at 3pm local time.
That translates to 2pm in the UK, 9am Eastern in the United States, and 6am Pacific time.
Sky Sports F1 will broadcast the race live in the UK, with Channel 4 showing highlights later, while Apple TV holds the rights in the United States with a free trial option available for new users.
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