Kimi Antonelli Wins Italian Grand Prix in Dramatic Comeback
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Kimi Antonelli achieved a remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix, overcoming a starting position of 19th to secure his first home win as an Italian driver in 36 years. His triumph at Monza not only marked a significant personal milestone but also impacted the championship standings.
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Elated Antonelli takes home victory at MonzaMercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Starting from 19th on the grid he carved his way through the field and fought hard with teammate George Russell to further extend his championship lead. Russell finished a close second as Verstappen completed the podium.
Antonelli cruises past Russell and rivals to win at home from 19th on the grid | 2026 Italian Grand Prix reportAndrea Kimi Antonelli became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in 60 years and extended his points lead.
Antonelli ends 60-year wait for home winner at Italian GP with magical drive from 19thKimi Antonelli produced a stunning display to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid and extend his championship lead.
Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on gridMercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
Italian GP: Antonelli reigns supreme with epic Monza win!Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most extraordinary victories of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Monza, charging...
Antonelli beats Russell to Italian GP win with stunning comebackKimi Antonelli rose from the back of the grid to claim victory in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, capping off a brilliant comeback drive by passing Mercedes team mate and title rival George Russell in the closing laps.
19th to victory! Antonelli sensationally wins thrilling Italian GPKimi Antonelli completed a remarkable comeback to win his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th place after a race-long battle against Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
Antonelli completes winning Monza recovery with late Russell passKimi Antonelli was unstoppable as he won F1's Italian GP from 19th on the grid ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen
Antonelli's Italian GP victory a 'dream coming true'Kimi Antonelli admits his sensational victory in the Italian Grand Prix from P19 on the grid was like a "dream coming true".
From 19th to victory: Antonelli wins home raceKimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes teammate with just three laps remaining to win the Italian Grand Prix after he started 19th on the grid.
5 betting lessons after Antonelli's Monza masterclassThe Mercedes star leads the Drivers' Championship by 66 points after his Monza masterclass.
Ferrari's vintage disasterclass paves way for Antonelli to take home Italian GP winFerrari couldn't get out of its own way at Monza, and the Italian team's Italian GP was over after just three laps.
Could Antonelli have won the Italian GP without the VSC?Michael Lamonato assesses whether Kimi Antonelli's miraculous Monza victory could have happened without the crucial VSC that allowed the young Italian a cheap pit stop.
Antonelli claims "his Italian Grand Prix victory as a moment he will remember forever"Kimi Antonelli described his Italian Grand Prix victory as a moment he will remember forever after producing a stunning recovery from 19th on the grid to win at Monza and become the first Italian driver to triumph at the circuit since 1966.
How Antonelli ‘closed the circle’ at MonzaKimi Antonelli made arguably the biggest statement of his short F1 career to date at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday, superbly rising from the back of the grid to P1 for an emotional first home win in the top echelon.
Why Antonelli’s Monza win feels like the defining moment of 2026Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer on Kimi Antonelli's home win – and what it means for the 2026 season.
Stats: Antonelli scores first home win for an Italian Formula 1 driver in 36 years | 2026 Italian Grand Prix stats and factsAndrea Kimi Antonelli scored the first home win for an Italian F1 driver since 1990 and moved Mercedes closer to beating a Ferrari benchmark.
From Ascari to Antonelli – Monza’s most magical home winsF1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at some of the most emotional victories in front of the Tifosi at Monza.
Elated Antonelli takes home victory at MonzaMercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Starting from 19th on the grid he carved his way through the field and fought hard with teammate George Russell to further extend his championship lead. Russell finished a close second as Verstappen completed the podium.
Antonelli cruises past Russell and rivals to win at home from 19th on the grid | 2026 Italian Grand Prix reportAndrea Kimi Antonelli became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in 60 years and extended his points lead.
Antonelli ends 60-year wait for home winner at Italian GP with magical drive from 19thKimi Antonelli produced a stunning display to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid and extend his championship lead.
Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on gridMercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
Italian GP: Antonelli reigns supreme with epic Monza win!Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most extraordinary victories of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Monza, charging...Show 13 more from other outletsShow fewer
Antonelli beats Russell to Italian GP win with stunning comebackKimi Antonelli rose from the back of the grid to claim victory in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, capping off a brilliant comeback drive by passing Mercedes team mate and title rival George Russell in the closing laps.
19th to victory! Antonelli sensationally wins thrilling Italian GPKimi Antonelli completed a remarkable comeback to win his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th place after a race-long battle against Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
Antonelli completes winning Monza recovery with late Russell passKimi Antonelli was unstoppable as he won F1's Italian GP from 19th on the grid ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen
Antonelli's Italian GP victory a 'dream coming true'Kimi Antonelli admits his sensational victory in the Italian Grand Prix from P19 on the grid was like a "dream coming true".
From 19th to victory: Antonelli wins home raceKimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes teammate with just three laps remaining to win the Italian Grand Prix after he started 19th on the grid.
5 betting lessons after Antonelli's Monza masterclassThe Mercedes star leads the Drivers' Championship by 66 points after his Monza masterclass.
Ferrari's vintage disasterclass paves way for Antonelli to take home Italian GP winFerrari couldn't get out of its own way at Monza, and the Italian team's Italian GP was over after just three laps.
Could Antonelli have won the Italian GP without the VSC?Michael Lamonato assesses whether Kimi Antonelli's miraculous Monza victory could have happened without the crucial VSC that allowed the young Italian a cheap pit stop.
Antonelli claims "his Italian Grand Prix victory as a moment he will remember forever"Kimi Antonelli described his Italian Grand Prix victory as a moment he will remember forever after producing a stunning recovery from 19th on the grid to win at Monza and become the first Italian driver to triumph at the circuit since 1966.
How Antonelli ‘closed the circle’ at MonzaKimi Antonelli made arguably the biggest statement of his short F1 career to date at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday, superbly rising from the back of the grid to P1 for an emotional first home win in the top echelon.
Why Antonelli’s Monza win feels like the defining moment of 2026Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer on Kimi Antonelli's home win – and what it means for the 2026 season.
Stats: Antonelli scores first home win for an Italian Formula 1 driver in 36 years | 2026 Italian Grand Prix stats and factsAndrea Kimi Antonelli scored the first home win for an Italian F1 driver since 1990 and moved Mercedes closer to beating a Ferrari benchmark.
From Ascari to Antonelli – Monza’s most magical home winsF1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at some of the most emotional victories in front of the Tifosi at Monza.Loading comments…
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