Lewis Hamilton produces stunning defensive drive to hold off Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel to win Monaco GP and extend championship lead By Jonathan Mcevoy For Mail Online Published: 15:56 BST, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 15:56 BST, 26 May 2019 Viewcomments Advertisement Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen for almost the entirety of the Monaco Grand Prix to take a stunning win in Monte Carlo and extend his world championship lead. The world champion on medium compound tyres was forced to nurse them until the end of the race after pitting early as a result of a safety car. Despite complaining constantly over the radio to his team but he managed to hold off Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas who all put pressure on him having been able to run the harder compounds. More to follow... Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen with a defensive drive to take a stunning victory at the Monaco Grand Prix Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility