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Antonelli wins at Monza after charging from the back

Kimi Antonelli claimed an emotional first home Formula 1 win at Monza after starting from the back of the grid. The result was described as a major statement in his short F1 career and as a moment that 'closed the circle' after his FP1 debut crash.

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September 8, 2026
Antonelli wins at Monza after charging from the back

Kimi Antonelli won at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday, rising from the back of the grid to take P1. It was his first home victory in Formula 1.

The win was framed as one of the biggest moments of Antonelli’s short F1 career so far. It was also presented as a way of 'closing the circle' at Monza, following his earlier FP1 debut crash at the circuit.

The success carried clear emotional weight, with Antonelli sealing the result at his home race. Multiple Formula 1 reports highlighted both the scale of the comeback drive and the significance of the moment.

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