[Louis Vuitton] Kimi Antonelli Conquers the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026

Just before the starting grid, Maison Ambassador Hoyeon unveiled the trophy housed in a bespoke Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk. Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious, securing the winner's trophy for the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026. This victory concluded the sixth race of the 2026 season, marking Louis Vuitton's second year as an Official Partner of Formula 1 and its inaugural year as the Title Partner of the Grand Prix de Monaco.

Moments before the national anthem and the starting grid formation, South Korean actress Hoyeon opened the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk to present the trophy. Adorned in a blush pink satin dress, she accessorized with a brown 'Vanity Low Key' bag and brown 'Romy Ballerina' shoes. She also wore the 'Le Damier de Louis Vuitton' ring in yellow gold and 'Idylle Blossom' earrings from the Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry collection.

Designed specifically to protect and display the trophy for the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, the Trophy Trunk made several appearances during key moments of the race weekend. In addition to the starting grid reveal, the trunk was prominently featured on the podium during the trophy presentation to Kimi Antonelli.

This year, Louis Vuitton introduced a new signature for its Formula 1 Trophy Trunks: the Victory Patch. This subtle yet powerful detail symbolizes that each victory contributes to an enduring legacy. Inspired by traditional travel stickers and engraved with the winner's initials, the patch pays homage to the history of each Grand Prix and the drivers who forge it. After crossing the finish line, Kimi Antonelli's initials were added alongside those of Lando Norris, the winner of the 2025 Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco.

Louis Vuitton was also prominently featured through distinctive signage around the track. The trackside branding displayed the Maison's logo stylized with a sense of speed reminiscent of F1 cars, uniquely designed to celebrate the official partnership between Formula 1 and the brand.

Having partnered with the Automobile Club de Monaco from 2021 to 2024 and serving as an Official Partner of Formula 1 since 2025, Louis Vuitton has celebrated the victories of Max Verstappen (2021, 2023), Sergio Perez (2022), Charles Leclerc (2024), and Lando Norris (2025). The brand has consistently provided custom Trophy Trunks designed to protect and elegantly display the prestigious Grand Prix de Monaco trophy. Louis Vuitton is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the sport by becoming the title partner of this Grand Prix, a true symbol of legend, elegance, and audacity.

To commemorate this historic first-ever title partnership, the 'Louis Vuitton City Guide' visits Monaco for the first time, publishing a special edition dedicated to the principality. Featuring around 200 carefully curated addresses, this new release honors the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026 and pays tribute to a nation characterized by its striking contrasts: tradition and innovation, luxury and authenticity, and the meeting of sea and mountains. The guide offers a unique perspective through the eyes of Célia Bernasconi and includes an exclusive portfolio by Pascal Aimar and portraits by Marie Détouillon. This inaugural Monaco edition celebrates a city that continuously transforms while captivating every traveler.

Throughout its history, Louis Vuitton has been entrusted with protecting precious sporting items belonging to the world's elite athletes. Today, the Maison continues to honor and expand upon this tradition by crafting bespoke trunks to transport and display trophies for the world's most iconic competitions and sports awards. These meaningful collaborations continually mark new milestones in the Maison's history, proving that 'Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton' and demonstrating how sporting excellence resonates deeply with Louis Vuitton's core values. Since its first partnership with the America's Cup in 1983, Louis Vuitton has engaged with premier global sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, League of Legends, Davis Cup, Roland Garros French Open, NBA, Rugby World Cup, Ballon d'Or, Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Australian Open.