Bologna, September 6, 2026 – It is no longer just a dream. Crazy. Immense. Incredible. There are no words other than these to describe today Kimi Antonelli, 20 years old, after winning the Monza Grand Prix in Formula One. At our home. Everyone is standing, even those dressed in red. Everyone. He is moved and incredulous, in front of the cheers of his audience. “Oh my god,” he can’t believe it on the team radio. His father Marco also cries while hugging Toto Wolff. In front of the Monza crowd that for the first time is not just red. Hats off to the phenomenon. The words of Kimi
“I can’t believe it, I’m very happy to be here
The race
In the end (between penalties and various pit lanes) Kimi started third to last. Then there is the duel at the first corner between the two Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. After Leclerc crashes on the second lap. And Monza seems to have become a two-horse race between George Russell and Max Verstappen, much to the disappointment of the Italian fans in the stands.
Kimi Antonelli disagrees. He overtakes everyone and even takes the lead, also thanks to an engine and a Mercedes clearly stronger than the others. But skill is also needed. Actually, above all, a hot foot is needed. And Antonelli has it. Driven by his crowd, meter by meter he finally accomplishes the feat: the young Bolognese driver, at 20 years old, wins the Monza GP.
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Lots of Romagna to support Kimi Antonelli at Monza: the meeting with Laura Pausini, Marco Bezzecchi (and Jannik Sinner)
There is a lot of talent in the Monza Grand Prix paddock. From Marco Bezzecchi to Jannik Sinner, passing through the voice of Laura Pausini. All together to support the Bolognese Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Almost three talismans for Kimi.
The driver started third to last after a penalty for replacing several components of his Mercedes single-seater and then won the race in front of the Italian crowd
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