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Kimi Antonelli makes statement with win at Italian Grand Prix

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th because of an engine penalty, rallying through the field on home soil.
  • The victory marked his seventh of the season and extended his lead over teammate George Russell in the championship standings.
  • Antonelli regained the lead by Lap 18, fell back after a pit stop and passed Russell late in the race.

Kimi Antonelli turned a 19th-place start into a home victory at the Italian Grand Prix, producing a remarkable comeback after an engine penalty sent him to the back of the grid.

The drivers’ standings leader attacked the field with urgency, making pass after pass during an extraordinary season. He reached the lead by Lap 18, then dropped back after a mid-race pit stop.

Unbelievable! I’m so happy.

· Kimi AntonelliAntonelli reacted to winning the Italian Grand Prix.

Antonelli later passed Mercedes teammate George Russell late in the race to take his seventh victory and widen his commanding advantage over Russell in the championship standings.

“Unbelievable! I’m so happy,” Antonelli said. “I could never have imagined to be here today, but we managed to pull it off. It’s a dream coming true. What an incredible day. I couldn’t do it without my team, family and everyone who supports me.”

I could never have imagined to be here today, but we managed to pull it off. It’s a dream coming true. What an incredible day. I couldn’t do it without my team, family and everyone who supports me.

· Kimi AntonelliHe described the home victory and thanked his team, family and supporters.
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