Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton picked up a fourth win of the 2019season after winning the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The British driverextended his lead at the top of the Formula One championship table.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottasfinished second and third respectively.

Hamilton dedicated his victory to his hero Niki Lauda, athree time Formula one champion who died earlier this month at the age of 70. Laudaalso served as a non-executive chairman of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix was instrumentalin signing Hamilton to the team.

That was for you, Niki. Your fighting spirit was right there with me every step of the way. I know you are looking down and taking your hat off to us. I miss you, we truly miss you and I hope we did you proud today, legend. pic.twitter.com/gwNJvFzY8C

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 26, 2019

Red Bull's Max Verstappen had finished the race in thesecond position but due to a five second penalty, he was placed in the fourthposition.