Kimi Antonelli’s Historic Italian Grand Prix Victory: From P19 to Podium Glory
Antonelli’s maiden win at Monza saw him climb from 19th on the grid to first place, turning the 2026 Italian Grand Prix into a memorable spectacle for Indian fans.
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Antonelli’s maiden win at Monza saw him climb from 19th on the grid to first place, turning the 2026 Italian Grand Prix into a memorable spectacle for Indian fans.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli’s stunning drive from P19 to victory at Monza, calling it ‘amazing’ and unstoppable.

Kimi Antonelli delivers a masterclass drive at Monza, rising from the rear of the grid to claim a sensational Italian Grand Prix victory, holding off George Russell in a dramatic finish.

A detailed look at the key moments and data from the weekend’s practice sessions at Monza.

Drivers and teams share insights after a tense qualifying session at Monza.

Mercedes’ George Russell sets fastest time in the last practice session of the Monza weekend, beating rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Italian GP FP3 sees strong performances from the front‑row teams, with Ferrari and Mercedes setting the pace.

George Russell set the fastest time in FP3 at the Italian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton a close second, shaping a tense showdown for Sunday’s race.

Mercedes’ Russell sets fastest lap in Monza practice, raising questions over Ferrari’s weekend plans.

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli will take the wheel for George Russell in Q1 at Monza, allowing the British driver to conserve energy after an engine grid penalty.

George Russell says Mercedes will cooperate in qualifying, with Kimi Antonelli set to tow him before Antonelli’s grid penalty.

Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but the team has yet to decide where he will start the race.

The FIA has officially approved new power unit specifications for Mercedes, rejecting Red Bull's objections and potentially altering the competitive balance for the remainder of the season.

FIA confirms Mercedes can upgrade engines, sparking Red Bull backlash.

After the Dutch Grand Prix, Formula 1 betting markets are poised to attract more fans, experts say.

The championship leader faces a significant setback as his team officially confirms he will serve a grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix.

Formula1.com analyses the significant points deficit Mercedes has incurred due to reliability failures in the first half of the 2026 F1 season.

George Russell wins at the Red Bull Ring, closing the gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli

Russell holds off Verstappen for second 2026 F1 win

Toto Wolff praises team's comeback after difficult weekend

Russell holds off Verstappen for second 2026 win

George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, leapfrogs Verstappen for second in Drivers' Standings

Mercedes driver secures the top spot in Spielberg after a dramatic qualifying session.

George Russell reveals the meaning behind Toto Wolff's radio message during Austrian GP qualifying

George Russell tops FP3 at Austrian GP, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton