Antonelli reflects on emotional Monza win after home Italian Grand Prix victory
Kimi Antonelli described his Italian Grand Prix win at Monza as a dream come true in a message to fans after becoming the first home driver to win the race since 1966. The Mercedes driver recovered from an engine penalty that left him 19th on the grid and later marked the result with an unusual pasta-themed celebration.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli said his Italian Grand Prix victory at Monza was a "dream come true" and shared an emotional message with fans after the race. The result made him the first home driver to win at Monza since 1966.
Antonelli recovered from an engine penalty that dropped him to 19th on the grid for Sunday's race. The 20-year-old moved through the field and passed team-mate George Russell in the closing stages to take the win.
After the victory, Antonelli also drew attention for a distinctly Italian celebration involving pasta.
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