Kimi Antonelli Wins Italian GP After Historic Monza Comeback
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first home winner at Monza in 60 years.

KEY POINTS
- Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th on the grid.
- He is the first Italian driver to win at Monza in 60 years.
- Antonelli secured his seventh victory of the season, extending his championship lead over teammate George Russell.
- Max Verstappen finished third, while Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc crashed out and Lewis Hamilton took sixth.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured a historic victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Starting from 19th on the grid due to a power unit penalty, the 20-year-old fought his way to the front in fewer than 17 laps.
Antonelli battled teammate and title rival George Russell for the lead during the closing stages. He passed Russell with three laps remaining to claim his seventh win of the season and extend his championship lead.
“Oh my God … It feels like a dream”
This triumph makes Antonelli the first Italian driver to win the Italian GP since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated the driver on social media, praising his extraordinary talent.
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen finished in third place after missing out on a potential victory. Meanwhile, Ferrari endured a difficult home race as Charles Leclerc crashed out early and Lewis Hamilton finished sixth.
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