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Kimi Antonelli starts from the back at Italian Grand Prix

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:26 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Kimi Antonelli starts from the back at Italian Grand Prix

Summary

Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix on September 6, 2026, due to a power unit change. The current championship leader, Antonelli, maintains a 59-point advantage over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, while Lando Norris, who has won the last two races, poses a threat as he is 83 points behind. Ferrari plans to field upgraded engines for Charles Leclerc and Hamilton in front of a home crowd, hoping to improve after recent disappointments. Sunny weather is expected to facilitate racing conditions throughout the event weekend at Monza.

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Key Details

•Kimi Antonelli to start Italian GP from the back due to power unit change.
•Antonelli leads the championship by 59 points over Russell and Hamilton.
•Lando Norris is 83 points behind and has won the last two races.
•Ferrari deploying new engines for Leclerc and Hamilton at Monza.
•Weather conditions are expected to be sunny during the event.

What they're saying

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The 2026 Formula 1 title race is set to heat up at the Italian Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid due to a power unit change.
— Sky Sports

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