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Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting nineteenth

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting nineteenth

Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on September 6, 2026. The Mercedes driver overcame a 19th-place starting position to earn his seventh win of the season. Despite a late-race excursion into the gravel while battling teammate George Russell, Antonelli successfully reclaimed the lead. Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen and Lando Norris rounded out the top four. The result extends Antonelli's championship lead over Russell to 66 points as the Formula 1 season moves into the autumn schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Kimi Antonelli recovered from a 19th-place start to win the Italian Grand Prix.
•The win marks the seventh victory for Antonelli during the 2026 season.
•George Russell finished second for Mercedes at the Monza circuit.
•Antonelli now holds a 66-point lead over Russell in the overall standings.

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What they're saying

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Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer on Kimi Antonelli's home win – and what it means for the 2026 season.
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