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2026 Italian Grand Prix Penalty 3 sources FIA decision

Antonelli handed 30-place grid penalty for PU changes at Italian GP

Kimi Antonelli Alexander Albon

Kimi Antonelli received a 30-place grid penalty for exceeding power unit limits at the Italian Grand Prix. He called the penalty freeing, reducing pressure at his home race. Albon also got a 20-place penalty.

Kimi Antonelli Alexander Albon MercedesWilliams

How the sources differ

Racer focuses on Antonelli's positive reaction, framing the penalty as pressure relief. Formula1.com covers his first day assessment. The official FIA documents establish the exact penalty sizes for Antonelli and Albon, which the articles do not detail.

Recommended first read: Racer's article includes Antonelli's direct quote and image, offering the most complete human-interest angle on the penalty's impact.

FIA documents

Alexander Albon receives a 20-place grid penalty for using a fifth ICE and fourth Control Electronics Unit, breaching F1 regulations.

Kimi Antonelli receives a 30-place grid penalty for exceeding the season's Power Unit element usage limits.

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