Kimi Antonelli breaks decade-long Italian F1 win drought at start of 2026
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Kimi Antonelli marked a significant moment for Italian motorsport by securing a Grand Prix victory, breaking Italy's decade-long absence from the top step of the podium in Formula 1. Giancarlo Fisichella, a former driver who represents Italian racing history, acknowledged the importance of Antonelli's win. The victory sparked discussions about Antonelli's potential and future contributions in F1 as he sets the stage for more achievements this season.
- •Kimi Antonelli won a Grand Prix at the start of 2026.
- •Giancarlo Fisichella hailed the victory as historic for Italy.
- •Antonelli's win ended a 10-year drought for Italian F1 victories.
- •The victory positions Antonelli as a key player for the season.
- •Fisichella won three races during his F1 career.
"Giancarlo Fisichella carried the mantle for Italian drivers in Formula 1 from the mid-nineties through to the late noughties. He won three races in that time and was the last Italian Grand Prix winner until Kimi Antonelli ripped up the record books at the start of 2026.
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