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Antonelli set for Italian Grand Prix grid penalty

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli is set to receive a significant grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix. The sanction will apply at Antonelli’s home race at Monza.

F1 Hub Newsroom
August 22, 2026
Antonelli set for Italian Grand Prix grid penalty

Kimi Antonelli is set to take a grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix. Multiple reports state that the penalty will come at his home event at Monza.

According to Formula1.com, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff confirmed the situation. That report described the penalty as significant.

Formula1.com also identified Antonelli as the championship leader.

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