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Antonelli to take grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli will start his home Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a penalty. The development was reported ahead of the Monza weekend, which begins with an immediate challenge for the championship leader.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 2, 2026
Multiple outlets reported that Kimi Antonelli is set to serve a grid penalty at his home Formula 1 race, the Italian Grand Prix. As a result, he will start the Monza event from the back of the grid.
The news adds an early complication to Antonelli’s weekend at Monza. One report described the Italian Grand Prix as beginning with a challenge, while another identified Antonelli as the championship leader heading into the event.