Home Hero: Kimi Antonelli’s Monza masterclass among F1’s greatest comeback wins
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won his home race in emphatic fashion after starting 19th on the grid, solidifying his reputation as a generational talent.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured an emphatic victory in his home Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid. The 20-year-old further solidified his reputation as a generational talent by becoming the first Italian winner at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. This win marks the 50th victory for an Italian driver since the championship began in 1950.
Team principal Toto Wolff stated that he believed one of his drivers would take the podium, but the win was less certain given Antonelli's starting position. Antonelli's ability to race through a crowded field, clean overtakes, and capitalize on the chaotic conditions after a crash on lap two were crucial to his success.
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