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Kimi Antonelli: “A childhood dream has come true!”

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting 19th because of a hybrid-engine replacement penalty.
  • He became the first Italian to win at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
  • Mercedes finished one-two, with George Russell taking second place.

Kimi Antonelli turned a start from the penultimate row into a victory at Monza, winning a fiercely competitive Italian Grand Prix and thrilling the home crowd.

The Mercedes driver started 19th after receiving a penalty for changing his hybrid engine. He nevertheless passed the entire field to claim the win. The result made Antonelli the first Italian in 60 years to triumph at Monza, following Ludovico Scarfiotti’s victory for Ferrari in 1966.

After the chequered flag, Antonelli described the victory as overwhelming. “It is absolutely incredible, I cannot believe it! Winning at Monza, in front of this crowd, is the biggest dream I have had since I was a child,” he said.

It is absolutely incredible, I cannot believe it! Winning at Monza, in front of this crowd, is the biggest dream I have had since I was a child.

· Kimi AntonelliAntonelli celebrated his Italian Grand Prix victory at Monza.

Antonelli said the team had stayed calm despite the penalty and relied on its pace. He praised the Mercedes car, the overtaking moves and the strategy, saying everything had worked perfectly. He also thanked the team at the circuit and factory.

Mercedes completed a one-two finish, with Antonelli’s teammate George Russell on the second step of the podium. “Seeing this sea of Tifosi from the top step of the podium… there are no words to describe it,” Antonelli said.

Seeing this sea of Tifosi from the top step of the podium… there are no words to describe it.

· Kimi AntonelliHe described the reaction of the home crowd after his win.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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