MONZA — Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great Formula 1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix, a victory that will go down in folklore and leaves Mercedes teammate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause on a defining day for the Italian teenager.
Antonelli controlled the race at Monza to take victory for Mercedes, producing a performance described as walking over water for its authority, composure and control at the front of the field on home soil.
The drive underlined his rapid emergence at the highest level, with clean execution from Mercedes and assured management through the key phases allowing him to convert the opportunity into a landmark win that shifts the narrative around the team's driver pairing.
For Russell, the result represents a major setback in the championship fight with little margin left to recover, while Antonelli's breakthrough triumph hands Mercedes renewed momentum and a signature home victory to carry into the final stretch of the season.