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Antonelli accepts Monza grid penalty with new engines

9/5/2026

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  • Kimi Antonelli takes new engine components and accepts a grid-penalty, starting from the back at Monza.
  • He leads the championship by 59 points over teammate George Russell and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.
  • Antonelli, who turned 20 late last month, won five consecutive races from the Chinese to Monaco Grand Prix.
  • After Qatar, he faced abuse for allegedly moving over Lando Norris.