Antonelli takes sensational home Italian GP win from back of grid
MONZA, Italy: Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix after racing from 19th to first on Sunday in a massive blow for Mercedes teammate and closest championship rival George Russell.
Kimi Antonelli achieved a sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix, starting from 19th place on the grid and finishing first, dealing a significant blow to his Mercedes teammate George Russell. This marks the first home win for an Italian driver at Monza since 1966. Russell, racing for Mercedes, finished second after overtaking Antonelli in the closing stages of the race.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured third place. Despite starting on the back row due to an engine penalty, Antonelli's performance secured him a crucial 66-point deficit against Russell after 13 rounds of the season.
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