Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell for shock Monza F1 comeback win
- On Sunday, Kimi Antonelli secured a spectacular victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, becoming the first home winner in 60 years after starting 19th on the grid.
- Penalties for a new power unit forced Antonelli to start from the back, but he surged forward after a red-flag stoppage caused by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's crash triggered a race restart.
- Mercedes teammate George Russell finished second after the team split strategies, with Antonelli pitting for fresh tires while Russell stayed out. "In hindsight, it's easy to say I should have pitted," Russell said.
- Extending his lead to 66 points over Russell, Antonelli received praise from Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff for matching the 1966 achievement of Italian driver Ludovico Scarfiotti.
- Resisting championship discussion, Antonelli said, "There's still a few races to go, so we will try to keep our heads down." Russell acknowledged Antonelli "deserves to be where he is.
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Kimi Antonelli made history at the Italian Grand Prix, achieving one of the most spectacular triumphs in the long history of this race. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver, who is from Emilia-Romagna, started from 19th place at the start, but developed an extraordinary race to take his seventh victory of the season and extend his lead in the fight for the championship title. Antonelli became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in …
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EL NACIONALKimi Antonelli won over his audience at the Italian Grand Prix and starred in one of the most spectacular milestones in the history of Formula 1.
Kimi Antonelli Makes History at Monza, Becomes First Italian in 60 Years to Win Home GP
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kimi Antonelli produced a sensational comeback drive at the Italian Grand Prix, charging from 19th on the grid to win his home race at Monza and become the first Italian in six decades to triumph at the iconic circuit. Sports News | Kimi Antonelli Makes History at Monza, Becomes First Italian in 60 Years to Win Home GP.
Ferrari's Formula 1 party is abruptly out in Monza. Kimi Antonelli delivers a super show at his home game and crowns himself a historic winner.
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