As the cars lined up on the Monza grid, few dared to dream that the winner would come from the very back. Yet Kimi Antonelli made it happen. The Mercedes driver delivered a legendary performance, conquering Italy's most sacred circuit from 19th on the grid, leaving teammate George Russell to settle for second place.
This victory felt extra special. For the first time in 60 years, an Italian driver stood on the top step of the Italian Grand Prix podium, echoing the feat of Ludovico Scarfiotti. The iconic tune Nel blu dipinto di blu echoed around the autodrome, welcoming home the young hero who currently leads the championship.
But behind the tifosi's euphoria lay deep disappointment for Ferrari. What should have been a glorious day turned into a nightmare. Charles Leclerc, the team's great hope, made a fatal error on the opening lap. He clashed with Lewis Hamilton, sending his teammate into the gravel. Hamilton managed to continue and finished sixth, but Leclerc couldn't last long, retiring after just two laps due to car damage.
Ferrari's misery didn't end there. Both cars had looked off the pace all weekend, but the first-lap incident made things worse. The Maranello squad left empty-handed, while rivals Mercedes celebrated a 1-2 finish.
For Antonelli, this was more than just a win. He proved he is a serious title contender. Starting from the back didn't intimidate him; instead, he was aggressive and clever, overtaking one driver after another. Mercedes' pit strategy played a part, but the execution on track was all his.
Ferrari's failure raises many questions. Was moving to the Italian team the right choice for Hamilton? Can Leclerc recover from a mistake that tarnished his reputation? What's certain is that pressure is mounting in the red garage, while Antonelli keeps charging toward his championship dream.
One thing is for sure: Monza 2026 will be remembered as the day a young Italian rewrote history, while also witnessing how fragile Ferrari's hopes were on home soil.
Baca Juga
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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