Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th on grid

Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, climbing from 19th on the grid to beat teammate George Russell while Max Verstappen finished third, extending his championship lead to 66 points. Russell said the split-pit strategy under the Virtual Safety Car caught him off guard. Earlier in the weekend, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the opening practice and George Russell topped the final session, while Pierre Gasly secured Alpine’s first pole, edging Russell by 0.

06 seconds. A grid penalty relegated rookie Antonelli to the back, and Ferrari’s new ADUO engine upgrade delivered modest gains but left the team still trailing Mercedes on straight-line power.

Acteurs

Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton George Russell Liam Lawson Kimi Antonelli Colton Herta Sergio Perez Red Bull Mercedes Cadillac

Lieux

Monza, Italy

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6 septembre 2026
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Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Italian Grand Prix

The Race • 06 sept. 18h08

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured victory at Monza after moving up from 12th on the restart, while Ferrari and Aston Martin struggled and several midfield teams exceeded expectations.

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George Russell reacts after losing out to Kimi Antonelli in Italian Grand Prix as he admits being ‘surprised’ by split strategies
George Russell reacts after losing out to Kimi Antonelli in Italian Grand Prix as he admits being ‘surprised’ by split strategies

formula1.com • 06 sept. 16h43

George Russell finished second after teammate Kimi Antonelli overtook him following a different pit stop under the Virtual Safety Car, a move Russell said caught him off guard.

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LIVE: F1 Italian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in closing stages
LIVE: F1 Italian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in closing stages

Motorsport.com • 06 sept. 15h17

Britain's Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at Monza after starting 19th, with George Russell finishing second and Max Verstappen third.

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F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race
F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race

Autosport • 06 sept. 15h12

Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at Monza, moving from 19th on the grid to beat teammate George Russell, while Max Verstappen finished third.

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Italian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell for stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Italian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell for stunning Monza win from 19th on grid

BBC • 06 sept. 15h12

Kimi Antonelli overtook teammate George Russell in the final laps to claim victory at Monza, extending his championship lead to 66 points.

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What Alpine got right at Monza and everyone else got wrong
What Alpine got right at Monza and everyone else got wrong

The Race • 05 sept. 20h02

Pierre Gasly took pole position for Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix after a mix of strategic execution by Alpine and errors by Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull during qualifying.

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Jeremy Clarkson makes Alpine F1 promise after Pierre Gasly Italian GP pole
Jeremy Clarkson makes Alpine F1 promise after Pierre Gasly Italian GP pole

Motorsport.com • 05 sept. 18h02

Jeremy Clarkson promised to give Alpine's Formula 1 crew a case of Hawkstone beer should Pierre Gasly convert his Monza pole position into a race victory.

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Gasly and Alpine stun Mercedes to take Italian GP pole
Gasly and Alpine stun Mercedes to take Italian GP pole

The Race • 05 sept. 15h32

Pierre Gasly earned Alpine's inaugural pole position at Monza, edging out Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.06 seconds in qualifying.

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F1 Italian GP: Gasly takes stunning maiden pole for Alpine
F1 Italian GP: Gasly takes stunning maiden pole for Alpine

Autosport • 05 sept. 15h18

Pierre Gasly claimed his maiden pole position for Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.060 seconds in a tightly contested qualifying session.

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Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly beats George Russell to stunning Monza pole
Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly beats George Russell to stunning Monza pole

BBC • 05 sept. 15h15

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, finishing 0.060 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, while a grid penalty will see Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli start from the back.

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F1 qualifying LIVE: Reaction as Pierre Gasly takes Italian Grand Prix pole
F1 qualifying LIVE: Reaction as Pierre Gasly takes Italian Grand Prix pole

BBC • 05 sept. 15h11

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly secured pole for the Monza Grand Prix, marking the team's first pole under its current name and the first for a French driver at the circuit since 1997.

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George Russell goes fastest from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in final Italy practice
George Russell goes fastest from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in final Italy practice

Formula 1 • 05 sept. 11h50

Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time in the final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen completing the top three.

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F1 Italian GP: Russell fastest from Hamilton and Verstappen in final practice
F1 Italian GP: Russell fastest from Hamilton and Verstappen in final practice

autosport.com • 05 sept. 11h47

Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time in the final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen completing the top three.

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The early verdict on Ferrari's Italian GP engine upgrade
The early verdict on Ferrari's Italian GP engine upgrade

The Race • 04 sept. 19h37

Ferrari's latest engine upgrade delivered measurable improvements in practice, but the team remains behind Mercedes on straight-line power, according to team principal Fred Vasseur and driver feedback.

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Winners and losers from Italian GP F1 practice
Winners and losers from Italian GP F1 practice

The Race • 04 sept. 16h42

Ferrari's new ADUO engine upgrade placed Charles Leclerc second in Friday's second practice, while Mercedes driver George Russell topped the session. Honda-powered cars and Red Bull struggled, and Haas saw a boost from its latest chassis update.

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Everything you need to know about Italian GP FP2
Everything you need to know about Italian GP FP2

the-race.com • 04 sept. 15h17

George Russell posted the fastest time in the second practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc fell to second. Several incidents affected the session, including a spin by Leclerc and a grass excursion by Lando Norris.

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Italian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in first practice
Italian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in first practice

BBC • 04 sept. 12h16

Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap in the opening practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, finishing 0.173 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Mercedes drivers occupied the second and third spots.

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What happened in Italian GP first practice
What happened in Italian GP first practice

The Race • 04 sept. 11h52

Charles Leclerc set the quickest time in Friday's first practice for the Italian Grand Prix, leading a Ferrari one-two while the team tested new tyre strategies and engine upgrades.

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