Kimi Antonelli receives engine penalty for the Italian Grand Prix
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Kimi Antonelli will face a grid penalty at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. The driver is set to start from the back of the field due to an engine change. This penalty occurs as Mercedes navigates a critical period in the ongoing F1 season. The team continues to manage its equipment usage while aiming to maintain performance through the weekend. No further details regarding the specific nature of the engine issue were provided by the team. The Italian Grand Prix remains the immediate focus for Mercedes as they prepare for the race.
- •Kimi Antonelli incurs an engine penalty for the Italian Grand Prix
- •The penalty requires a start from the back of the grid
- •Mercedes is currently in an important phase of the season
- •The Italian Grand Prix takes place this weekend
- 12:14 PMRacer — Antonelli to serve engine penalty at Monza as Mercedes readies for 'important period'
"Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend due to an engine penalty.
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