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Kimi Antonelli leads F1 championship despite Monza grid penalty

Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli faces a 20-place grid penalty at Monza this weekend for using too many engine parts. He's currently 59 points ahead and could become the sport's youngest-ever world champion in 11 races. Antonelli, whose father Marco is also a former racer, said he feels "very free mentally" despite the penalty.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 8:31

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