F1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, coming form 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing, Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen defeating McLaren ...…
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first victory in Formula One at the Italian Grand Prix, ending a 60-year wait for an Italian driver to win at Monza. Despite starting 19th, the 20-year-old Italian driver overtook his Mercedes teammate George Russell on lap 50, benefiting from an early red flag and a mid-race virtual safety car. This victory extends Antonelli's lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points over Russell, with 10 races remaining.
The win marks a historic moment for Italian motorsport and sets up a potential championship showdown at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
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