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Kimi Antonelli Wins Monza, Extends Lead to 66 Points

9/8/2026

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Kimi Antonelli won the Monza Grand Prix, extending his lead to 66 points over George Russell.
At 20, Antonelli became the youngest driver to win a Formula One race from 19th on the grid.
His win was the first Italian victory at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
Only the fourth Italian Grand Prix winner since the championship began in 1950.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent a congratulatory message after Antonelli's triumph.

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Kimi Antonelli won the Monza Grand Prix, extending his lead to 66 points over George Russell.
At 20, Antonelli became the youngest driver to win a Formula One race from 19th on the grid.
His win was the first Italian victory at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
Only the fourth Italian Grand Prix winner since the championship began in 1950.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent a congratulatory message after Antonelli's triumph.