BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers questions after the Italian Grand Prix. George Russell led on hard tyres when the virtual safety car was called, but wasn't offered a pit stop. Russell said he had no thoughts of changing tyres, believing teammates would stay out too. Mercedes strategy computers indicated staying out was best, with team principal Toto Wolff stating they didn't know which strategy was superior at that stage. The VSC changed the race's complexion, but the result remained uncertain with or without it.

Kimi Antonelli's performance was exceptional, starting 19th and making remarkable progress, picking off cars efficiently while minimising time loss. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised it as an iconic performance comparable to Lewis Hamilton in Brazil 2021 or Max Verstappen in Brazil 2024/2025. Antonelli beat teammate starting second on the grid, making it a very special day for his championship.

Charles Leclerc crashed out after being aggressive with Lewis Hamilton at the first chicane on the opening lap, forcing his teammate into the gravel. Leclerc then crashed a lap later at Parabolica, potentially influenced by defending against Oscar Piastri's attack.