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Antonelli set for Monza grid penalty, Wolff addresses decision

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said in Zandvoort that Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at the next championship round in Monza. BBC Sport F1’s The Chequered Flag podcast also examined why Antonelli has cause for concern.

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August 28, 2026
Antonelli set for Monza grid penalty, Wolff addresses decision

At Zandvoort, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Kimi Antonelli will serve a grid penalty at the next round of the championship in Monza. Wolff addressed the decision behind the penalty.

Separately, BBC Sport F1’s The Chequered Flag podcast, featuring Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume, looked into why Antonelli has cause for concern. The available source information does not provide further detail on the reason for the penalty or the concerns discussed.

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