Announcement Combined from 2 sources
Antonelli and Albon set for Italian GP grid penalties
Kimi Antonelli is due to take an engine-related penalty at the Italian Grand Prix after the FIA confirmed new power unit components. Alex Albon will also face a heavy grid drop for the event.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 4, 2026
Multiple outlets reported that Kimi Antonelli will take a penalty for the Italian Grand Prix linked to changes to his engine allocation. The FIA confirmed that various new engine components have been fitted on his car.
Reports also said Alex Albon will join Antonelli in receiving a heavy grid drop for the Italian Grand Prix. The coverage identified Antonelli’s sanction as engine-related, while noting that both drivers are set to be moved back on the grid for the race weekend.