Andrea Kimi Antonelli etched his name into Formula 1 history by winning the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday, becoming the first Italian driver to triumph at the 'Temple of Speed' in 60 years. The 20-year-old produced a sensational recovery drive from 19th on the grid, overtaking his Mercedes team-mate George Russell with a little help from the pit wall to take a famous victory.
The race was marred by a dramatic crash for Charles Leclerc on lap 2, which brought out the red flag. The Ferrari driver lost control at the exit of Parabolica while battling Oscar Piastri, careering into the barriers in an almost carbon copy of his 2020 shunt. Fortunately, Leclerc emerged unscathed but the Tifosi were left heartbroken.
At the restart, Russell led but Antonelli, who had already climbed to 12th before the red flag, continued his charge. With superior pace and strategic calls, he seized the lead and never looked back, crossing the line ahead of Russell. Max Verstappen completed the podium, taking his first rostrum since the summer break.
This victory is a massive boost for Antonelli's maiden title bid, adding 25 points to his tally. His performance at Monza will be remembered as one of the great Italian GP wins, showcasing his immense talent and determination.
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Antonelli menang di GP Italia setelah start dari posisi 19. Ia ungguli Russell dan memperlebar jarak di klasemen menjadi 66 poin.
Kimi Antonelli menang di GP Italia 2026, memimpin 1-2 Mercedes atas Russell. Verstappen ketiga, Leclerc crash di lap awal. Simak hasil lengkap dan klasemen F1.
Kimi Antonelli menang di GP Italia 2026, pebalap Italia pertama yang taklukkan Monza dalam 60 tahun. Kemenangan dramatis dari P19.
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