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Antonelli says Monza running felt unusual and expects close pole battle amid Ferrari engine focus
Kimi Antonelli described his first day on track at Monza as "weird" and said he expects a tight fight for pole position. Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, he also commented on Ferrari’s upgraded engine.
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September 4, 2026

Kimi Antonelli reflected on his opening day of running at Monza by describing it as "weird". He also predicted that the fight for pole position at the Italian Grand Prix would be tight.
Ahead of the weekend, Antonelli additionally made a claim about Ferrari’s upgraded Formula 1 engine. The reports frame his comments as a point of focus going into Ferrari’s home event at Monza.