Antonelli living ‘a dream’ after astonishing home win

Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Mercedes driver, celebrated a remarkable victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday after starting from 19th position on the grid. This win marked the first home triumph for Monza fans in 60 years and put Antonelli in the lead of the Formula One world championship by 66 points over his teammate George Russell.

The young driver described winning the race as feeling like a "dream" and attributed his success to the support of his team, family, and fans. Antonelli faced challenges during the race, including a scare in the final laps while attempting to overtake Russell, but ultimately secured the win when Charles Leclerc's crash brought a red-flag stoppage, leading to a restart in his favor.

Despite the excitement, Antonelli remained humble, stating that he did not expect to win and was simply enjoying the moment. His teammate Russell acknowledged the disappointment of missing out on the victory but praised Antonelli's incredible performance throughout the season, emphasizing that he would focus on securing more wins in the remaining races.