Antonelli extends championship lead
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship by 66 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell after winning the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid at Monza. Lewis Hamilton trails by 76 points and Lando Norris by 96 points heading into the Spanish Grand Prix at Madring in Madrid.
Monza recovery seals points swing
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid after an engine penalty.[1] He passed Mercedes teammate George Russell late in the race to finish first, with Russell second.[2] The result extended Antonelli's Drivers' Championship lead to 66 points over Russell.[3]
Standings update ahead of Madrid
Lewis Hamilton sits 76 points behind Antonelli in third place. Lando Norris trails by 96 points. The next round is the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
Related reading
- [1]2026 Italian Grand Prix - Race Report: Brilliant 1-2 at Monza (mercedes). Accessed 2026-09-07.
- [2]Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli sensationally wins thrilling Monza race from George Russell and Max Verstappen (skysports). Accessed 2026-09-07.
- [3]Antonelli completes winning Monza recovery with late Russell pass (therace). Accessed 2026-09-07.