Max Verstappen wins dramatic Monaco Grand Prix as late rain shower causes chaos, Lewis Hamilton takes fourth

Max Verstappen dominated from start to finish but there was drama towards the end of the race as the Monaco Grand Prix was hit by rain. The world champion produced a great lap to put his Red Bull on pole, and it proved key as he got off the line ahead of Fernando Alonso and controlled the race.

Ad The race was spiced up by rain, but Verstappen bolted on some Intermediate tyres and secured the win. Monaco Grand PrixAlonso aims to take advantage 'inconsistent' Verstappen at Monaco Grand Prix start7 HOURS AGO The win extends Verstappen’s lead at the top of the drivers’ championship, as his team-mate and closest rival Sergio Perez could only claim 16th after crashing out in qualifying and starting from the back of the grid.

Lewis Hamilton started the race in fifth, and made one place to take fourth in his Mercedes. More to follow Monaco Grand PrixVerstappen pips Alonso to stunning Monaco pole as Perez crashes out in qualifyingA DAY AGO Monaco Grand PrixVerstappen quickest at Monaco FP2, Leclerc second fastest at home circuitYESTERDAY AT 17:06