Kimi Antonelli delivered a breathtaking performance to win the Italian Grand Prix in an incident-packed race. Starting from 19th place on the grid, the Formula One leader completed a sensational drive from 19th to first to secure the victory on home soil.
The win was sealed when Antonelli passed his Mercedes teammate and closest championship rival, George Russell, with just three laps remaining. The drive has been described as one of the great F1 performances.
With this victory, Antonelli becomes the first Italian to claim the title in 60 years. He is the first domestic winner of the Italian GP since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
The result deals a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship, leaving his title hopes almost a lost cause. Despite the setback, Russell is aiming to close the gap on Antonelli in the title race.