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Antonelli Extends F1 Lead Despite Starting 19th

Kimi Antonelli maintained his dominance in the 2026 F1 Championship by winning the Italian Grand Prix, despite starting from 19th position due to an engine penalty.

Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead over George Russell to 66 points with a remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Despite starting from 19th on the grid due to an engine penalty, the championship leader demonstrated exceptional performance to secure the win. sport-newz.biz

George Russell entered the Monza race with the intention to close the 59-point gap between him and Antonelli. However, his plans were thwarted as the Briton failed to capitalize on the championship leader's penalty, leaving him further behind in the standings after the 13th race of the season.