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Andrea Kimi Antonelli makes history at Monza with spectacular comeback victory

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting from 19th, producing the second-biggest comeback victory in Formula One history.
  • The 20-year-old became the first local driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since 1966.
  • He finished 66 points ahead in the championship standings and called the result a dream come true.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli started 19th at Monza and finished by making history in front of the tifosi.

The 20-year-old Italian produced the second-biggest comeback for a victory in Formula One history. He also overtook his Mercedes teammate George Russell during the closing stage of the race.

Antonelli became the first local driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since 1966. The result left him 66 points ahead in the world championship and brought him close to Formula One glory.

“It's a dream come true,” Antonelli said after the victory.

It's a dream come true.

· Andrea Kimi AntonelliThe Italian driver described his victory at Monza.
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