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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After an incredible race from starting position 19 to winning in Monza, the international media are enthusiastic about Kimi Antonelli.
After an incredible race from starting position 19 to winning in Monza, the international media are enthusiastic about Kimi Antonelli.
The Mercedes team driver, Kimi Antonelli, won the Grand Prix of Italy, became the first local pilot in six decades to win the home stage of the World Cup. The 13th phase of the Formula One World Championship was won by the Mercedes pilot, Kimi Antonelli, who gave the TASS. The competition was won by the British man George Russell, and closed the top three of the leaders of the Red Bull. The Italian athlete began with the 19th position due to the…
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