Antonelli beats Russell to Monza win with stunning comeback

Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after a stunning comeback drive from 19th on the grid, overtaking Mercedes teammate George Russell in the closing laps to take victory by four seconds. Antonelli benefited from a mid-race Virtual Safety Car, pitting for fresh medium tyres while Russell stayed on degrading hard tyres. The result extended Antonelli's lead in the 2026 World Championship standings, with Max Verstappen completing the podium in third place.