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Ferrari Disaster Opens Path for Antonelli's Historic Win

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Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix at Monza delivered a disaster-class from Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc crashed out within three laps, while Kimi Antonelli stunned by winning from 19th on the grid. The victory marked the first Italian winner at Monza since 1966 and seventh career win for the 19-year-old Mercedes driver. Ferrari's two cars collided at Turn 1, with Hamilton forcing wide after attempting to pass Leclerc, before Leclerc spun at Parabolica.

The result extends Ferrari's wait for a constructors' championship since 2008, while Antonelli's triumph signals hope for Italy's first world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. The race began with optimism as Ferrari's cars started on the second row, but team friction and poor execution quickly turned to chaos. Monza's opening laps epitomized modern Ferrari's 'mamma mia' moments of frustration, with 'porca miseria' capturing the anguish of tifosi fans watching their heroes self-destruct.