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F1 Leader Antonelli Can Thrill His Home Fans From the Back of the Grid
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza due to an engine penalty, despite arriving as the first Italian to lead Formula One in 73 years.
- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff defended the strategic decision, saying, "Our sport doesn't reward sentiment," as the team prioritizes maximizing points throughout the championship campaign.
- Ferrari celebrates the 30th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's first Italian Grand Prix victory, while McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri threaten after winning the last two races in Hungary and the Netherlands.
- Teammate George Russell must now lead Mercedes' title defense, protecting the 59-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari as every decision carries increased weight during the 13th round.
- Antonelli's ability to recover from the back at Monza will test whether he has truly emerged as a championship winner capable of handling pressure at his home race, where overtaking opportunities abound.
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MONZA, Italy, Sept 2 : Kimi Antonelli is set for a momentous Monza weekend even if he will be starting his home Italian Grand Prix at the back of the grid and chasing Ferrari.The Mercedes driver, who turned 20 only last week, arrives as the first Italian in 73 years to lead the Formula One championship to the
·Singapore, Singapore
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Hindustan TimesMotor racing-F1 leader Antonelli can thrill his home fans from the back of the grid
MONZA, Italy, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli is set for a momentous Monza weekend even if he will be starting his home Italian Grand Prix at the back of the grid and chasing Ferrari.
·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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The weekend will be extra significant as championship leader Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli will start from the back due to an engine-related penalty
·Podgorica, Montenegro
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