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Italy GP: Young Italian ends a 60-year wait with a stunning triumph

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th because of an engine change.
  • The 20-year-old moved into the lead with three laps remaining and finished ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen.
  • Antonelli leads the championship with 267 points, followed by Russell on 201 and Lewis Hamilton on 191.

Kimi Antonelli delivered a remarkable Italian Grand Prix victory at Monza, ending a 60-year wait for an Italian driver to triumph at the legendary circuit.

The Mercedes driver started from 19th after an engine change, but quickly began carving his way through the field. He took the lead with only three laps remaining and held on to claim the win.

George Russell finished second for Mercedes, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull took third. Antonelli, 20, remains at the top of the championship standings with 267 points.

Russell follows on 201 points, with Lewis Hamilton third on 191.

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