Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th at Monza
Kimi Antonelli took Mercedes to victory in the 2026 Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid at Monza. In an eventful home race, George Russell finished second for a Mercedes one-two, with Max Verstappen third.
Antonelli delivered a standout drive at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, climbing from 19th on the grid to win his home race for Mercedes at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. The result was described by multiple outlets as a maiden home victory for the Italian driver.
The 53-lap race was incident-packed and included an early red flag. Antonelli had started down the order after an engine-related grid penalty, but fought through to beat team mate George Russell by 3.857 seconds, while Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull.
The victory capped a dramatic afternoon in front of the Italian fans and gave Mercedes a one-two finish at Monza.
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