Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting from the back of the grid, securing the first home victory for an Italian driver in 60 years.
Key points
- Antonelli fought his way from 19th on the grid to claim his victory and extend his championship lead.
- Mercedes teammate George Russell finished second after leading following a race restart.
- Max Verstappen finished in third position for Red Bull.
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed out early in the race during a duel with Lewis Hamilton.
Why it matters
The victory marks a historic milestone for Italian motorsport, as Antonelli becomes the first local driver to win at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
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