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Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after charge from 19th
Kimi Antonelli recovered from grid penalties to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell at Monza, with Max Verstappen third.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid
Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza after recovering from 19th place, beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell. Max Verstappen finished third for his fifth podium of 2026.
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Background
Why this event matters
Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th due to grid penalties for exceeding his engine allocation. He beat Mercedes team-mate George Russell, while Max Verstappen finished third. Antonelli was reported as the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966. Charles Leclerc’s crash caused a red flag, and a Virtual Safety Car followed Lance Stroll’s stoppage.
event-brief
Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid
Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th due to grid penalties for exceeding his engine allocation. He beat Mercedes team-mate George Russell, while Max Verstappen finished third. Antonelli was reported as the first Italian to win at Monza since
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13582217/italian-gp-kimi-antonelli-sensationally-wins-thrilling-monza-race-from-george-russell-and-max-verstappen | published Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:18:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary supplied race report, result and championship detailsEvent digest | Concise summary of the race outcomeBBC Sport retrieved context | Independent same-event reference and differing account of pass timingBackground cards | Context on Verstappen’s unrelated contract extensionBBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/clyl3l325g6o | published 2026-09-06T15:12:27.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport | Primary source for the race result, finishing order, incidents and statistical claimsEvent digest | Concise corroboration of the winner, starting position, late pass and leading finishing positionsRetrieved context | Contains an unrelated Verstappen contract background card; not evidentiary for this race
Fact cards
entity brief
Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid: key people and institutions
Key entities: Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Mercedes.
faq brief
Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid: key questions
How did Antonelli win from 19th? He recovered from his grid position and a reported 15-second deficit after a pit stop before passing Russell late in the race. Who finished on the podium? Antonelli won, Russell was second and Verstappen third. Why did Antonelli start 19th? He inc
source brief
Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13582217/italian-gp-kimi-antonelli-sensationally-wins-thrilling-monza-race-from-george-russell-and-max-verstappen | published Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:18:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports | Primary supplied race report, result an
timeline brief
Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid: timeline
2026-09-06: Antonelli started the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid. 2026-09-06: Charles Leclerc’s crash caused a red flag; Lance Stroll’s stoppage triggered a Virtual Safety Car. 2026-09-06: Antonelli recovered from a reported 15-second deficit after a pit stop. 2026-09-0
Timeline
2026-09-06
Antonelli started the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid.
2026-09-06
Charles Leclerc’s crash caused a red flag; Lance Stroll’s stoppage triggered a Virtual Safety Car.
2026-09-06
Antonelli recovered from a reported 15-second deficit after a pit stop.
2026-09-06
Antonelli passed Russell late in the race and won at Monza.
2026-09-06
Russell finished second and Verstappen third; Hamilton finished sixth and Gasly seventh.
After 2026-09-06
Formula 1 is scheduled to travel to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit.
FAQ
How did Antonelli win from 19th?
He recovered from his grid position and a reported 15-second deficit after a pit stop before passing Russell late in the race.
Who finished on the podium?
Antonelli won, Russell was second and Verstappen third.
Why did Antonelli start 19th?
He incurred grid penalties for exceeding his engine allocation.
What was significant about the victory?
It was reported as the first Italian win at Monza since 1966.
Where is the next race?
Madrid, at the new Madring circuit.
Where did Kimi Antonelli start?
He started 19th on the grid.
Who finished second and third?
George Russell finished second and Max Verstappen third.
Which other notable results were reported?
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth, while Charles Leclerc crashed out.
What was significant about Antonelli’s win?
He was the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966.