Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix as George Russell receives boos

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix as George Russell receives boos
Summary

Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on Sunday, becoming the first Italian winner at the venue in 60 years. Starting from 19th on the grid, the Mercedes driver overtook teammate George Russell in the closing stages of the race to secure his seventh win of the season. Russell finished second after completing the majority of the race on a single set of hard tyres following a decision to skip a mid-race pit stop during a virtual safety car period. Despite his strong performance, Russell was jeered by spectators while appearing on the podium. The victory extends Antonelli's lead in the world championship to 66 points over Russell. Formula 1 now moves to Madrid for the first-ever Spanish Grand Prix on the new street circuit.

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  • Kimi Antonelli moved from 19th on the grid to win at Monza.
  • The win marks the first time an Italian driver has won at the venue in 60 years.
  • George Russell finished second after choosing not to pit during a virtual safety car.
  • Kimi Antonelli currently leads the world championship standings by 66 points.
  • The Formula 1 season continues with the upcoming inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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The Mercedes driver received a chorus of jeers as he arrived on the podium after his teammate Kimi Antonelli won

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