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Lewis Hamilton claimed his third victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, battling hard to hold off fierce competition and extend his championship lead.

Hamilton finished ahead of Sebastian Vettel in second and Valtteri Bottas in third, while Max Verstappen came fourth after receiving a costly five-second penalty on the Monte Carlo track.

If you didn't manage to follow the action from a jam-packed Grand Prix, then don't fear as Sportsmail are on hand to let you know of the big incidents you may have missed...

Lewis Hamilton produced a brilliant defensive drive to win the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday

Lewis Hamilton produced a brilliant defensive drive to win the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday

LAUDA TRIBUTES KEEP FLOODING IN

Formula One paid an immaculate tribute to the late legendary driver Niki Lauda on Sunday afternoon. 

Prior to the race, all 20 drivers circled around around a dedicated Lauda helmet as they observed a minute's silence donning red 'NIKI' caps to pay their respects to the legendary three-time world champion on the grid.

It was an emotional day throughout in Monaco after he passed away on Monday at the age of 70.

Earlier on in the day, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed that they will keep the red three-pointed star, dedicated to Lauda, on its cars' engine covers forever.

All 20 drivers observed an immaculate minutes silence following the death of Niki Lauda

All 20 drivers observed an immaculate minutes silence following the death of Niki Lauda

The drivers paid their respects to the legendary driver by donning red 'NIKI' caps on Sunday

The drivers paid their respects to the legendary driver by donning red 'NIKI' caps on Sunday

VERSTAPPEN PAYS THE ULTIMATE PRICE

Max Verstappen received a costly blow as he hunted down five-time world champion Hamilton for top spot.

The 21-year-old was handed a five-second penalty for an unsafe release as he collided with Bottas following his pit stop.

Although Verstappen

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