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Antonelli wins Italian GP from 19th, leads by 66 points

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid.
His victory put him 66 points ahead of teammate George Russell in the 2026 World Championship.
The Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix may be cancelled and replaced by Imola, FIA President Ben Sulayem said.
The Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Malaysia on Oct. 4, retaining Bahrain branding.

History

Historical Context

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic forced the FIA to scrap most of the planned 22-race Formula 1 calendar, canceling the Australian Grand Prix and moving the Bahrain Grand Prix to 29 November, leaving a revised 17-race season with double-headers. The upheaval highlighted Liberty Media’s destination-race push and forced teams like Mercedes and Red Bull to adopt flexible logistics for future calendars.

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Story summary

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid.
His victory put him 66 points ahead of teammate George Russell in the 2026 World Championship.
The Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix may be cancelled and replaced by Imola, FIA President Ben Sulayem said.
The Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Malaysia on Oct. 4, retaining Bahrain branding.

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