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Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th position

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th position

Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on September 6, 2026, overcoming a 19th-place grid start due to an engine penalty. The 20-year-old driver passed his teammate George Russell with three laps remaining to claim the win. This result extends Antonelli’s lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points over Russell, who finished the race in second. Ferrari faced a difficult day at their home event, as Charles Leclerc retired following a high-speed crash at the Parabolica, and Lewis Hamilton finished in sixth position. Pierre Gasly placed seventh after starting the race from pole position, while Arvid Lindblad finished eighth to lead the Racing Bulls.

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•Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid.
•George Russell finished second, falling 66 points behind the championship leader.
•Charles Leclerc crashed early at the Parabolica and did not finish the race.
•Pierre Gasly earned pole position on Saturday before finishing seventh on Sunday.
•Arvid Lindblad finished eighth as the highest-placed Racing Bulls driver.

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