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2026 Italian Grand Prix Penalty 6 sources FIA decision

Antonelli gets 30-place grid penalty for Monza power unit changes

Kimi Antonelli Alexander Albon George Russell

Kimi Antonelli received a 30-place grid penalty for exceeding power unit element limits at the Italian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver will start from the back, but says the penalty relieves pressure and he will help teammate George Russell in qualifying.

How the sources differ

FIA documents establish the exact penalties for Antonelli and Albon. Formula1.com and Sky Sports focus on Antonelli's back-of-grid start and team support, while Racer highlights his positive mindset. Motorsport.com and others cover his Rossi-inspired helmet, separate from the penalty story.

Recommended first read: Formula1.com provides the most complete overview of Antonelli's penalty, his starting position, and his approach, without paywall, and includes relevant context.

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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