Kimi Antonelli: Italian GP comeback win a "dream come true"
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli says becoming the first Italian to win his home Formula 1 race in 60 years was a "dream come true" as he pulled off an improbable comeback victory from the back of the Italian Grand Prix grid. Antonelli started from 19th at Monza because of a planned power unit change, which exceeded his allowance for the season and landed him a back-of-the-grid penalty. Mercedes…
Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first Italian to win their home Formula 1 race in 60 years. According to Motorsport.com, Antonelli started from 19th on the grid due to a planned power unit change that exceeded his seasonal allowance, incurring a back-of-the-grid penalty.
Antonelli overhauled his teammate George Russell, passing him on lap 50 of 53. Yahoo Sports reported that Antonelli benefited from an early red flag after Charles Leclerc crashed and a mid-race virtual safety car, which allowed him to switch tyres while Russell stayed out in the lead.
The win extended Antonelli's lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points over Russell with 10 races remaining. Yahoo Sports also reported that Antonelli's seventh grand prix win puts him on track to become the first Italian since Alberto Ascari in 1953 to win the F1 world title. After crossing the finish line, Antonelli exclaimed, "Oh my God!"
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