Italian Formula One racing driver for Mercedes with seven Grand Prix wins since 2025 debut.
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via NewsKimi Antonelli, an Italian Formula One driver, is trending after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6 from 19th on the grid, becoming the first Italian driver to win that race in 60 years.
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Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6 from 19th on the grid, becoming the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in 60 years. The victory extended his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 66 points, effectively putting the title race out of reach.
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- espn.comKimi Antonelli comes from 19th on the grid to win sensational home Italian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes teammate with just three laps...
- nbclosangeles.comHome hero Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after epic charge from the back
Kimi Antonelli stormed to victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday despite starting 19th, slicing through the field in his Mercedes.
- formula1.comRussell reacts after losing out to Antonelli in Italian GP
After leading for much of the Italian Grand Prix, George Russell had to settle for second place after being overtaken by Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli.
- nytimes.comItalian GP briefing: Antonelli’s sensational win, Leclerc’s huge crash, what now for Ferrari?
MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli scored a sensational home victory at the Italian Grand Prix, beating George Russell in the other Mercedes despite starting...
- motorsport.comWhy Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP recovery may be tougher than expected
When Mercedes put sentiment to one side and made the rational decision to let Kimi Antonelli take a fifth Formula 1 power unit in his home race,...
- formula1.comAntonelli explains approach to starting at the back in Monza as he reveals whether he will help Russell
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is preparing to start from further down the order at the Italian Grand Prix due to an engine penalty, but the championship leader...
- motorsport.com"I did what the team asked": Kimi Antonelli expects George Russell to return favour later in season
After helping George Russell with a tow in Monza qualifying, Kimi Antonelli says he expects his team-mate and championship rival to act in the same way...
- formula1.com'Could never have imagined' – Antonelli's Italian Grand Prix victory from P19 a 'dream coming true'
Kimi Antonelli became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix in 60 years after a stunning comeback drive. Sep 06, 2026 4:06pm UTC (8 hours...
- motorsport.comGeorge Russell "not even thinking" of F1 title comeback as Kimi Antonelli "in control"
Mercedes driver George Russell says he is "not even thinking" about a Formula 1 title comeback as his accepting Kimi Antonelli's 66-point advantage will be...
- espn.comToto Wolff predicted Kimi Antonelli had potential to 'walk over water' from 19th to victory at Italian GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claims he knew ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix that Kimi Antonelli had the potential to "walk over water" and win the race...