Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after red flag at Monza

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after red flag at Monza
Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix after advancing from 19th on the starting grid to take the lead within 18 laps. The race featured a red flag period following a 60G crash involving Charles Leclerc at the Parabolica corner, where his Ferrari slid into the barriers. George Russell led the field before the stoppage, which allowed drivers to change tires for the remainder of the 50-lap run. Earlier, an opening lap incident between teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc resulted in Hamilton being forced off the track into the gravel. The victory marks a significant result for the Italian driver at his home circuit as the Formula 1 season continues to Madrid next weekend.

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  • Kimi Antonelli moved from 19th on the grid to first place in 18 laps.
  • Charles Leclerc crashed at the Parabolica corner, resulting in a red flag.
  • George Russell lost his lead after the race was paused and restarted.
  • Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collided on the opening lap.
  • The Formula 1 season proceeds to Madrid next weekend.
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Whatever your feelings about the 2026 Formula 1 cars, that was a cracking Italian Grand Prix, one of the very best I've been lucky enough to commentate on in 30 years.

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