Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Italian Grand Prix - The Race
Kimi Antonelli secured a victory at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, overcoming a difficult grid position. The race was marked by Ferrari's strategic struggles and internal friction between drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Why it matters
The race highlights the shifting power dynamics in Formula 1 and the mounting pressure on the Ferrari team during their home event.
Formula 1 Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Italian Grand Prix The Race Team 06 Sep 2026 — 5 min read Kimi Antonelli stole the show by winning his home Formula 1 race from 19th on the grid, but who else shone in the Italian Grand Prix?
A big early crash, back-and-forths up and down the field, and the late hunt for victory made this a lively Monza race - but some will be leaving far happier than others.
Here's our pick of winners and losers from race day in Italy.
Yes, maybe the couple of caveats that have to be mentioned - essentially taking victory from 12th (on the restart grid) not 19th; the virtual safety car pitstop - keep this victory out of the pantheon of greatest front-to-back wins in F1 history.
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