Kimi Antonelli Wins Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on 6 September 2026 for Mercedes. He became the first Italian to win his home Grand Prix in 60 years, after Ludovico Scarfiotti won the race in 1966. Antonelli was 20 years old at the time of the victory.

Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

The Italian Grand Prix is a Formula 1 World Championship race held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Lombardy, Italy. Monza is one of the oldest and fastest circuits in Formula 1 and has hosted the Italian Grand Prix for decades.

Monza Circuit Facts

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is known as the “Temple of Speed” because of its long straights and high average speeds. The Parabolica corner, now renamed Curva Alboreto, is one of the best-known turns at the circuit.

Race Result and Key Facts

Antonelli started from 19th on the grid after a penalty for power-unit changes. He finished 3.857 seconds ahead of George Russell, who took second place, while Max Verstappen finished third.

Important Facts for Exams

• Ludovico Scarfiotti won the Italian Grand Prix in 1966, which was the previous Italian home victory before Antonelli’s win in 2026.
• Antonelli’s 19th-place start was the second-lowest winning starting position in Formula 1 history.
• Charles Leclerc crashed at the Parabolica corner on lap two, and the race was red-flagged for barrier repairs.
• Pierre Gasly took his first Formula 1 pole position before finishing seventh in the race.

Championship Context

Antonelli’s victory took his drivers’ championship total to 267 points. He led George Russell by 66 points after the Monza race.

Other Race Positions

Lando Norris finished fourth and Oscar Piastri finished fifth. Antonelli also recovered after a brief off into the gravel at Variante del Rettifilo on lap 49 before making the decisive pass with three laps remaining.

Important Facts for Exams

• Formula 1 races award points to the top ten finishers under the current scoring system.
• Monza is located in northern Italy and is the traditional venue for the Italian Grand Prix.
• Red flags in Formula 1 stop a race temporarily because of unsafe track conditions or major incidents.
• Power-unit changes can trigger grid penalties under Formula 1 technical regulations.