Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian Grand Prix, coming from 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. The race began with Pierre Gasly holding pole before a crash involving Charles Leclerc brought out the red flag. After the restart, Russell led initially but faced pressure from Max Verstappen.

Antonelli, starting 19th, made rapid progress through the field, passing Hamilton and Piastri early. He overtook Russell for the lead on lap 18 at Turn 1 and held off challenges to secure victory. Verstappen completed the podium in third, ahead of Franco Colapinto.

The race featured multiple lead changes, tyre strategy shifts under the red flag, and incidents including Leclerc’s crash and Stroll’s retirement. Antonelli’s win came despite a grid penalty and mid-race pitstop, showcasing strong racecraft and tyre management. His performance solidified his championship lead in a dramatic home triumph.