Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Summary
Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting in 19th place, making it one of the biggest comebacks in race history. He passed his Mercedes teammate George Russell near the end and extended his lead in the championship.Key Facts
- Kimi Antonelli started 19th on the grid and won the race at Monza.
- He is the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966.
- Antonelli passed George Russell, who started second, with three laps remaining.
- This is the second biggest comeback win in F1 history behind John Watson in 1983.
- Antonelli stopped for fresh tires during a virtual safety car period, helping him catch Russell.
- Max Verstappen finished third, followed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren.
- Ferrari had a poor race with Charles Leclerc crashing out and Lewis Hamilton finishing sixth.
- Antonelli’s win increases his championship lead to 66 points.
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