Antonelli's Monza win from 19th defines 2026 title fight

Kimi Antonelli won his home race at Monza from 19th on the grid, one of recent F1's greatest drives. He arrived with a 59-point championship lead despite a grid penalty. The victory effectively ended George Russell's title hopes, as rivals failed to capitalize on Antonelli's back-of-grid start.

As Kimi ate pasta from his winner's trophy on Sunday night, George Russell will be licking his wounds and realising that this season may well have just got away from him for good.