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Antonelli Secures Italian Grand Prix Victory After Starting 19th

Kimi Antonelli dramatically won the Italian Grand Prix, fighting from 19th on the grid to pass his team-mate George Russell in the closing laps. Pierre Gasly also had a superb weekend, securing pole position.

  • Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th on the grid due to an engine penalty.
  • Antonelli overtook his team-mate George Russell with three laps remaining to secure the victory.
  • Pierre Gasly achieved pole position for Alpine on Saturday, completing a superb weekend despite finishing seventh in the race.

Kimi Antonelli delivered an extraordinary performance at the Italian Grand Prix, battling from 19th on the grid to claim victory. The 20-year-old caught and passed his team-mate George Russell with just three laps to go, securing a stunning win.

Russell, who started second and led for a significant portion of the race, now trails Antonelli by 66 points in the drivers' championship. Max Verstappen secured a podium finish despite reporting problems with the rear of his car.

Elsewhere, Pierre Gasly had a superb weekend for Alpine, achieving pole position on Saturday. He finished seventh in the race, unable to maintain pace with quicker cars but still completing a strong showing. Ferrari faced a difficult home race, with Charles Leclerc crashing early and Lewis Hamilton finishing sixth.

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