Max Verstappen's "wholesome" Monza moment with Kimi Antonelli's father goes viral: "Class act"

Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old Formula One driver, achieved a remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy. According to Channel News Asia and Toronto Sun, he started from 19th place on the grid due to engine penalties but managed to fight his way through the opposition to secure the win. This was the first time an Italian driver had won at Monza since 1966, when Ludovico Scarfiotti took the victory.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was quoted by Channel News Asia as saying that he had expected one of his drivers to win, either George Russell, who started from pole position after the restart, or Antonelli, who he believed had a chance of performing a "miracle". Wolff also mentioned that Antonelli's father had shared his son's potential.

After the race, a heartwarming moment was captured between Max Verstappen, the four-time champion, and Kimi Antonelli's father, Marco Antonelli, as reported by Motorsport.com. Verstappen approached Marco Antonelli and gave him a hug before his son could celebrate with his family. The victory increased Antonelli's lead over his teammate George Russell in the drivers' championship to 66 points.

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