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Kimi Antonelli clinches Italian GP victory, ending 60‑year Italian drought at Monza
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:40 PM
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Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Monza Grand Prix, becoming the first Italian winner in six decades.
The Italian Grand Prix at the historic Monza circuit concluded with Kimi Antonelli taking the checkered flag. Antonelli, an Italian driver, out‑performed the field to claim the top podium spot.
His triumph marks a milestone for the host nation, ending a 60‑year period without an Italian winner at Monza. The last Italian to win the race did so six decades ago, making Antonelli's success a notable moment in the sport’s national narrative.
Celebrations erupted among the home crowd, who cheered the long‑awaited victory. The win is expected to boost interest in motorsport across Italy and reinforce Antonelli’s rising profile on the international stage.
His triumph marks a milestone for the host nation, ending a 60‑year period without an Italian winner at Monza. The last Italian to win the race did so six decades ago, making Antonelli's success a notable moment in the sport’s national narrative.
Celebrations erupted among the home crowd, who cheered the long‑awaited victory. The win is expected to boost interest in motorsport across Italy and reinforce Antonelli’s rising profile on the international stage.