Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix as George Russell admits title gap
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6, 2026, after starting from 19th position. The Mercedes driver overcame an engine penalty to overtake his teammate George Russell with three laps remaining in the race. Russell led much of the contest but struggled to maintain his advantage after a Virtual Safety Car period shifted strategy in favor of Antonelli. Following this result, Russell trails his teammate by 66 points in the world championship standings with 10 races remaining on the calendar. Antonelli is the first Italian to win at the circuit since 1966. Russell stated he is no longer focused on a title comeback and intends to prioritize race wins for the remainder of the season.
- •Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th on the grid.
- •George Russell finished behind his teammate after leading for much of the race.
- •The championship gap between the two Mercedes drivers has expanded to 66 points.
- •Antonelli currently holds seven race victories this season compared to two for Russell.
- •The next race is scheduled to take place in Madrid next weekend.
- 7:24 PMESPN F1 — Russell: 'Not even thinking about a comeback'
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Russell accepts title gap to Antonelli is difficult to overcome
"George Russell admitted it is going to be "exceptionally challenging" to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix. Antonelli became the first Italian to triumph at Monza's Temple of Speed since Ludovico Scarfiotti stormed to victory in 1966.
"George Russell has admitted it is going to be "exceptionally challenging" to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix.
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 6, 2026, 7:24 PMRussell: 'Not even thinking about a comeback'
George Russell has admitted it is going to be "exceptionally challenging" to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:18 PMRussell accepts title gap to Antonelli is difficult to overcome
George Russell admitted it is going to be "exceptionally challenging" to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix. Antonelli became the first Italian to triumph at Monza's Temple of Speed since Ludovico Scarfiotti stormed to victory in 1966.
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