The Race
2026 Italian Grand Prix Race result 9 sources FIA decision

Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th, first Italian winner since 1966

Kimi Antonelli George Russell Max Verstappen Sergio Pérez

Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, recovering from 19th on the grid to beat Mercedes teammate George Russell and Max Verstappen, becoming the first Italian winner since 1966.

How the sources differ

BBC Sport leads on the folklore of the drive, Racer highlights the championship implications, Sky Sports emphasizes the comeback, while The Race focuses on the late pass. The FIA classification confirms the final result and Pérez's penalty, which coverage mentions but does not detail.

Recommended first read: The Race provides the most complete race report with the key details of the comeback and final podium, and includes an image, making it the best first read.

FIA documents

Final race classification for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory and Sergio Pérez receiving a five-second penalty.

Provisional race classification for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, won by Kimi Antonelli.

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