Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th position
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured a victory at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6, 2026. Despite starting from 19th on the grid due to a power unit penalty, Antonelli navigated through the field following a mid-race pit stop. He eventually overtook Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who had led the majority of the race. Max Verstappen finished behind the pair to claim the final podium spot ahead of the McLaren entries. This result extends the lead for Antonelli in the championship standings over Russell. The performance at Monza serves as a significant shift in the internal team battle as the season progresses.
- •Kimi Antonelli started from 19th place on the grid at Monza.
- •The victory marks a significant championship points gain for Antonelli.
- •George Russell led most of the race before being overtaken.
- •Max Verstappen secured the final podium position against the McLaren drivers.
- 4:23 PMESPN — Antonelli comes from 19th to win home Italian GP
- 3:55 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli: Italian GP comeback win a "dream come true"
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli ends 60-year wait for home winner after starting 19th at Italian GP
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli claims epic win at Italian home GP after starting 19th
- 3:29 PMMotorsport.com — 2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli remains unstoppable at the top
- 3:26 PMBBC Sport — Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
- 3:18 PMRacer — Antonelli ends 60 year wait for home winner at Italian GP with magical drive from 19th
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli charges through the field to win the Italian Grand Prix
"Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli says becoming the first Italian to win his home Formula 1 race in 60 years was a "dream come true" as he pulled off an improbable comeback victory from the back of the Italian Grand Prix grid. Antonelli started from 19th at Monza because of a planned power unit change, which exceeded his allowance for the season and landed him a back-of-the-grid penalty. Mercedes ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian Grand Prix, coming from 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing, Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen beating the ...Keep reading
"Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian GP, coming form 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen defeating the McLaren to the final ...Keep reading
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External links- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 4:23 PMAntonelli comes from 19th to win home Italian GP
Kimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes teammate with just three laps remaining to win the Italian Grand Prix after he started 19th on the grid.
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 3:55 PMKimi Antonelli: Italian GP comeback win a "dream come true"
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli says becoming the first Italian to win his home Formula 1 race in 60 years was a "dream come true" as he pulled off an improbable comeback victory from the back of the Italian Grand Prix grid. Antonelli started from 19th at Monza because of a planned power unit change, which exceeded his allowance for the season and landed him a back-of-the-grid penalty. Mercedes ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:49 PMAntonelli ends 60-year wait for home winner after starting 19th at Italian GP
Kimi Antonelli showed why he appears to be Formula One’s champion-elect as he became the first Italian since Ludovico Scarfiotti 60 years ago to win his home race, despite starting 19th.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:48 PMAntonelli claims epic win at Italian home GP after starting 19th
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli had a sensational race as he charged from the back of the grid to claim an epic win at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix on Sunday in front of his home crowd. He's the first Italian to win at the Temple of Speed since 1966, when Ludovico Scarfiotti was victorious with Ferrari.
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 3:29 PM2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli remains unstoppable at the top
George Russell was 59 points behind Kimi Antonelli and intended to reduce the gap at Monza by taking advantage of his team-mate's engine penalty for the Italian Grand Prix. The mission was a failure for the Briton, who leaves the 13th road of the Formula 1 season with a deficit of 66 points. The fault lay with an irresistible championship leader, who won despite starting from 19th on the ...Keep reading
- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 3:26 PMAntonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
- RacerSep 6, 2026, 3:18 PMAntonelli ends 60 year wait for home winner at Italian GP with magical drive from 19th
Kimi Antonelli produced a stunning display to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid and extend his championship lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:15 PMKimi Antonelli charges through the field to win the Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli sliced through the field to win the Italian Grand Prix
- AutosportSep 6, 2026, 3:12 PMF1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race
Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian Grand Prix, coming from 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing, Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen beating the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:12 PMAntonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:10 PMF1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza
Antonelli defeats George Russell after a breathless comeback race in Monza to win the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 3:10 PMF1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian GP, coming form 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen defeating the McLaren to the final ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:01 PMF1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell to Italian Grand Prix victory
Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix after passing his teammate George Russell, despite starting in 19th position. There was drama at the start of the race as Charles Leclerc crashed out at the end of Lap 2 at the Parabolica.
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 2:59 PMFive quick takeaways from the F1 Italian GP
Antonelli's biggest victory This was probably the biggest blow Kimi Antonelli has dealt George Russell in the championship battle so far. If it wasn't already clear, Antonelli is performing at a different level - not only compared to his team-mate, but arguably everyone else too. Monza was supposed to be Russell's big opportunity to claw back points, with Antonelli taking new power unit ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Kimi Antonelli is the hero at home in Italy after securing the fan vote
Kimi Antonelli took an incredible win in his home race in Monza, taking an memorable win after climbing up through the field from 19th on the grid to take his seven win of the season and extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship.
- Sky Sports—19th to victory! Antonelli sensationally wins thrilling Italian GP
Kimi Antonelli completed a remarkable comeback to win his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th place after a race-long battle against Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
- Formula1.com—Antonelli beats Russell to Italian GP win with stunning comeback
Kimi Antonelli rose from the back of the grid to claim victory in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, capping off a brilliant comeback drive by passing Mercedes team mate and title rival George Russell in the closing laps.
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