Toto Wolff confirms power unit penalty for Antonelli at Monza
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Toto Wolff announced that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will receive a power unit penalty during the upcoming F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The decision requires Antonelli to start from the back of the grid after installing a fifth Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). This follows a series of reliability issues for Antonelli and teammate George Russell in the 2026 season. Wolff stated that their calculations suggest Monza is the optimal venue for this penalty. Antonelli expressed hope for a strong performance despite the setback, citing Monza as an opportunity to regain positions during the race.
- •Antonelli to start from the back of the grid at Monza.
- •Mercedes confirms fifth Internal Combustion Engine installation for Antonelli.
- •George Russell's penalty situation is still under discussion.
- •Wolff cites algorithmic analysis for penalty timing at Monza.
- •Antonelli remains optimistic about his chances in the race.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff Confirms Antonelli Monza Penalty: ‘Algorithms Don’t See Nationality’
"Toto Wolff confirms power unit penalty for Andrea Kimi Antonelli in F1 Italian GP, as he says the algorithm doesn’t see nationality of the driver. After reliability woes hit both Antonelli and George Russell earlier in F1 2026, Mercedes has…
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