Kimi Antonelli made history at Monza. The Italian driver produced a sensational performance to win the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, having started from the very back of the grid. This is the first home win for an Italian driver since 1966, a moment that will be cherished by the Tifosi who packed the circuit.
A difficult start forced Kimi Antonelli to work extra hard. He showed great determination, overtaking rivals one by one. The battle intensified in the final laps when he passed his Mercedes teammate George Russell approaching the Ascari chicane. Russell, on much older tyres, could not resist Antonelli’s aggressive yet controlled move.
Antonelli’s pit stop strategy proved key. He managed his tyres well and took advantage when Russell began to lose grip. Max Verstappen from Red Bull also adopted a similar strategy and managed to finish third, highlighting the importance of tyre choice in this strategic race.
McLaren had to settle for fourth and fifth places with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Ferrari, meanwhile, endured a nightmare in front of their home crowd. Charles Leclerc was involved in a heavy incident early on and had to retire, while Lewis Hamilton could only manage sixth. Pierre Gasly, who started from pole, finished seventh.
With this result, the championship battle intensifies. Antonelli has closed the gap to Russell, while Verstappen remains in contention. This win is a huge morale boost for Antonelli and his team, signaling that he is a future champion in the making.
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