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Kimi Antonelli returns to Monza with a 59-point championship lead

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Kimi Antonelli returns to Monza with a 59-point championship lead

Summary

Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend holding a 59-point advantage in the drivers' championship. The driver approaches this home race with a different mindset compared to his debut in 2025. During that 2025 appearance at Monza, Antonelli encountered difficulties that included a five-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon. He was also issued a black-and-white flag for track limits violations during the race. These previous struggles marked a challenging start at his home circuit. Antonelli now looks to navigate the Monza track with a more composed approach as he defends his current points lead.

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•Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 59 points.
•The 2025 Italian Grand Prix debut resulted in a five-second penalty for Antonelli.
•A clash with Alex Albon occurred during the 2025 Monza race.
•Track limits violations were recorded against Antonelli at Monza in 2025.

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1:40 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli reveals "different mindset" for F1 Italian GP return

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Kimi Antonelli returns to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend armed with a 59-point lead in the drivers' championship and a completely different mindset to his troublesome home race debut in 2025. In 2025, he suffered a messy race at Monza, in which he was handed a five-second penalty for a clash with Williams's Alex Albon and shown a black-and-white flag for track limits, before picking up two ...Keep reading
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