Antonelli praised after Monza win from 19th on the grid
Kimi Antonelli drew praise from former Formula 1 figures after winning the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid. The Mercedes driver took his seventh career grand prix victory and became the first Italian winner of the Monza race in 60 years.
Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for Mercedes after starting 19th on the grid. It was his seventh career grand prix victory, and the result made him the first Italian driver to win the event in 60 years.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner said Antonelli "should be in a Ferrari" after the performance. Motorsport.com also reported that Antonelli is the current championship leader.
Former driver David Coulthard described Antonelli as an F1 "phenomenon" and said the drive from 19th to victory was a career-defining performance. He said it belonged alongside drives by some of the greatest drivers in the sport's history.
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