Kimi Antonelli to receive grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kimi Antonelli has announced he will take a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza scheduled for September 3. Mercedes identified power unit issues, which led to Antonelli's situation as he transitions to his fourth power unit of the season. Despite having recently won five consecutive races, he faces challenges on his home track where he has had past difficulties, including a significant crash in 2024. Antonelli aims to use Monza's overtaking opportunities to recover positions during the race.
- •Antonelli confirmed to take a grid penalty at Monza.
- •Mercedes has concerns over power unit reliability for both Antonelli and George Russell.
- •Antonelli experienced a DNF this season due to power unit issues.
- •Monza is known for offering good overtaking opportunities.
- •The Italian Grand Prix is set for September 3, following the Dutch GP.
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Why Kimi Antonelli is taking a F1 grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
- 3:43 PMESPN F1 — Monza: Antonelli to take grid penalty at home race
- 8:51 AMAutosport — Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
- 8:11 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes accept Monza sacrifice: Wolff explains tactical engine penalty for Antonelli
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli reveals Mercedes' F1 grid penalty decision
"Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, opting to introduce fresh power unit components despite the event serving as the young Italian’s home race. Taking an engine-related grid penalty at Monza is a familiar strategic move in Formula 1 due to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza’s long straights and multiple overtaking opportunities, which make fighting back through the field considerably easier than at most o
"Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always ...Keep reading
"Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always been a ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:47 AMWhy Kimi Antonelli is taking a F1 grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver, who is leading the standings for the F1 drivers’ championship, has seen his hopes of a win in front of his adoring Italian fans at Monza damaged
- ESPN F1Aug 24, 2026, 3:43 PMMonza: Antonelli to take grid penalty at home race
Mercedes has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli will be hit with a grid penalty for taking an all-new power unit at his home grand prix at Monza.
- AutosportAug 24, 2026, 8:51 AMAntonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 8:11 AMMercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always been a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:11 AMMercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid in his Italian Grand Prix home race as Mercedes has decided a full power unit change
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:00 AMMercedes accept Monza sacrifice: Wolff explains tactical engine penalty for Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, opting to introduce fresh power unit components despite the event serving as the young Italian’s home race. Taking an engine-related grid penalty at Monza is a familiar strategic move in Formula 1 due to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza’s long straights and multiple overtaking opportunities, which make fighting back through the field considerably easier than at most o
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:40 AMKimi Antonelli reveals Mercedes' F1 grid penalty decision
Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will take a grid penalty at his home race at Monza in two weeks' time at the Italian Grand Prix. Despite it being a special day for the Italian teenager, Mercedes believe Monza is the best place for Antonelli to take what seems like an inevitable power unit-related grid penalty.
- Formula1.com—Antonelli set for grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli is set to take a significant grid penalty at his home event, the Italian Grand Prix.
- Sky Sports—Antonelli to take Monza grid penalty for engine change
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed.
- Formula1.com—Wolff explains decision behind Monza penalty for Antonelli
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff revealed in Zandvoort that Kimi Antonelli would be taking a grid penalty for the next round of the championship in Monza.
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