Antonelli Wins Italian GP from 19th, Extends Lead Over Russell to 66 Points
Key Points
- Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, climbing from 19th on the grid to claim victory in his home race.
- Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points over teammate George Russell, who finished outside the podium.
- Max Verstappen's Red Bull finished third at Monza, completing the podium on what was round 13 of the 2026 season.
"We didn't know what was the better strategy. At that stage, the system said that the one-stop comes out ahead," Wolff said. "That two-stop was coming close to the end, but didn't catch it. That's what the software said."
Russell acknowledged the VSC timing worked against his position but praised his teammate's performance. "I didn't think about changing tyres. I actually thought the guys behind me were going to stay out as well," Russell said. "But I'm sure the team were quite nervous on the pit wall watching our battle and were probably quite happy to send us on different strategies."
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull completed the podium in third place. The result leaves Antonelli with a commanding 66-point lead over Russell heading into round 14 of the 2026 season in Madrid, Spain.
The victory highlighted a pattern where superior racecraft can overcome grid position disadvantage. Antonelli's ability to move through traffic without losing pace to his immediate competitors—a skill many drivers struggled to replicate at Monza on Sunday—proved decisive in overcoming his 19-position deficit and claiming victory at a circuit where overtaking is notoriously difficult.
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