Alexander Albon at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Alexander Albon's performance at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix saw him convert an 11th-place grid start into a points-scoring 8th position, navigating the Circuit de Monaco's demanding 78 laps for the Williams team. This result contributed 4 points to his season tally, a notable gain considering the inherent challenges of overtaking on this street circuit. Albon completed the full race distance, finishing with a time of +33.413 relative to the race winner, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. His fastest lap, recorded on the final lap 78, was a 1:16.393, ranking 12th overall in the race, demonstrating consistent pace through to the checkered flag. For more detailed race statistics, consult the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json).

In contrast to Albon's successful points finish, his Williams teammate, Carlos Sainz, experienced a different outcome at Monaco, retiring after 70 laps and being classified in 16th position. This highlights the reliability and strategic execution required to complete the full 78-lap race distance in Monte Carlo, a feat also achieved by drivers like [Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix](/results/2016-monaco-fernando-alonso) and [Esteban Ocon at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix](/results/2016-monaco-esteban-ocon) in previous seasons. Albon's drive ensured Williams secured valuable constructor points. The official results and further information on the championship can be found on the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) and the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) pages.