Mercedes considers engine penalty for Kimi Antonelli at Italian GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Mercedes is evaluating the necessity of taking grid penalties for engine changes as the Formula 1 season progresses. Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the championship, may face a penalty at his home race in Monza due to reaching the limits on several engine components. He has one additional turbocharger but is otherwise at maximum capacity with internal combustion engines and other parts. The decision on whether to proceed with the penalty is expected in the coming days.
- •Mercedes is weighing grid penalties for engine changes.
- •Kimi Antonelli is at his engine limit ahead of Monza.
- •A decision on penalties is expected soon.
- •Antonelli leads the F1 world championship.
- 9:32 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
"Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza. The F1 world championship leader is already at the limit of his used internal combustion engines, exhaust sets, energy stores and control electronics, while he has one additional turbocharger and ...Keep reading
"Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take engine penalties before the end of the season and, if so, where would be best strategically. Unfortunately for Kimi Antonelli, it could be at his home race…
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 31, 2026, 9:32 AMMercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza. The F1 world championship leader is already at the limit of his used internal combustion engines, exhaust sets, energy stores and control electronics, while he has one additional turbocharger and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:32 AMMercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take engine penalties before the end of the season and, if so, where would be best strategically. Unfortunately for Kimi Antonelli, it could be at his home race…
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