F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Kimi Antonelli has created history at Monza, winning the Italian Grand Prix after starting from 19th on the grid. The Mercedes driver produced a sensational comeback to take victory at his home race, with George Russell finishing second and Max Verstappen third.
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Antonelli’s victory makes him the first Italian driver in 60 years to win his home Italian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finished sixth for Ferrari, while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri completed fourth and fifth respectively. Follow Auto India Daily for the full F1 Italian GP 2026 result, final standings, key race moments and championship impact.
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8:40 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Antonelli Wins, Russell P2 and Verstappen P3 at Monza
Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Italian Grand Prix, while George Russell secured second position. Max Verstappen completed the podium by finishing third.
Final Top 10:
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls |
| 9 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls |
8:30 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Antonelli Celebrates Historic Monza Victory
Kimi Antonelli’s Monza victory has been officially confirmed, and the Mercedes driver gave an emotional reaction on the radio after the finish. Winning his home Italian GP from a P19 start has become one of the most memorable victories of his career.
George Russell finished second and Max Verstappen third behind Antonelli. Mercedes also secured a memorable 1-2 finish at Monza.
8:25 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Kimi Antonelli Wins at Monza, Sensational P19-to-P1 Comeback
Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix! The Mercedes driver made a historic comeback, starting from P19 and securing victory at Monza. This is the first home-race victory for an Italian driver in the Italian GP in 60 years.
George Russell finished in P2, while Max Verstappen completed the podium with P3. Antonelli’s drive could also be crucial for the championship battle.
8:16 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Russell Under Investigation as Antonelli Closes for Monza Victory
George Russell currently holds the race lead, but Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli is rapidly closing. Antonelli’s gap was less than eight seconds on Lap 39, and Mercedes radio predicted he could catch Russell by the end of the race.
Tension has increased for Russell as he has been placed under investigation by the stewards for a yellow-flag infringement. A possible five-second penalty could directly impact his victory.
7:39 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Antonelli and Russell Trade Lead as Mercedes Battle Intensifies
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are locked in a fierce battle for the lead at Monza. Russell secured P1 on the main straight, but Antonelli quickly regained the position after Turn 2.
At Lap 20/53, Antonelli leads, Russell is in P2, and Max Verstappen is in P3. Piastri is in P4, Hamilton in P5, while Gasly is in P6.
7:35 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Antonelli Storms from P19 to P2, Overtakes Verstappen at Monza
Kimi Antonelli made an incredible comeback, overtaking Max Verstappen to take P2! The championship leader started the race from P19, but has now reached second position after just 16 laps.
Antonelli passed Verstappen on the outside and now faces only George Russell. Both Mercedes drivers are now running in P1-P2, while Verstappen has dropped to P3.
7:32 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Russell Retakes P2 as Top Three Battle Intensifies at Monza
George Russell has reclaimed P2 by overtaking Max Verstappen again, and the gap between the top three is very small on Lap 15/53. Russell took advantage of DRS/Boost after the first chicane to pass Verstappen.
Kimi Antonelli has also moved close behind Verstappen, making the battle for P2 more interesting. The race lead remains at the front, but the next few laps could be crucial in the top-three fight.
7:25 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Russell’s Lead Slashed to 0.5s as Gasly Falls to P6
The battle at the front in Monza has tightened. George Russell’s lead over Max Verstappen is now just 0.5 seconds, meaning the Red Bull driver is edging closer to the race lead.
Meanwhile, Pierre Gasly appears to be losing race momentum. Gasly has dropped to P6 after overtaking Piastri and Antonelli. Hamilton is in a strong position on P3, while Verstappen is now applying pressure on Russell.
7:24 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Hamilton Overtakes Gasly to Grab P3 at Monza
Lewis Hamilton overtook Pierre Gasly at Turn 1 to take P3. On Lap 10/53, Hamilton is now behind Verstappen, and the next target is Max Verstappen, who is running in P2.
George Russell is still leading the race, while Gasly has dropped to P4. Hamilton’s medium tyres are also clearly showing signs of speed.
7:20 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Verstappen Overtakes Gasly to Take P2 at Monza
Max Verstappen has overtaken Pierre Gasly to take P2, while George Russell is still leading the race. Russell has a 1.7-second gap to Verstappen at Lap 8/53.
Lewis Hamilton is also in a strong position, moving up to P4, followed by Piastri, Antonelli, and Norris. Meanwhile, Colapinto’s race has become more difficult, as he has dropped to P16.
7:19 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Colapinto Spins to P15 as Hamilton Charges into Top Five
George Russell retained his lead after a standing restart, but the opening laps were marred by drama. Franco Colapinto attempted to retake position from Max Verstappen at Turn 1, but spun on the first Lesmo and has now dropped to P15.
This directly benefited Lewis Hamilton, who moved up to P5 after a strong restart. Gasly and Verstappen are racing behind Russell, while Hamilton is now in a top-five battle.
7:17 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Verstappen, Hamilton Gamble on Medium Tires for Restart
An interesting twist has been seen in tire strategy before the Monza restart. Russell, Gasly, Colapinto, Piastri, Norris, and the rest of the drivers in the top 10 are on hard tires, while Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are lining up with medium tires.
This tire difference could give both drivers the advantage of extra grip in the early laps after the restart, but they will also face strategy compromises compared to the hard-tire runners.
Don’t change the title yet, brother — this strategy update is important, but the headline-changing moment will be the actual standing restart and first-lap action.
7:16 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Extra Formation Lap Ordered After Tsunoda Grid Mix-Up
Monza race restart mein ek unexpected delay aa gaya hai. FIA ne drivers ko ek aur formation lap ke liye bhej diya hai, kyunki Yuki Tsunoda reportedly apni grid position par sahi jagah par nahi the.
Is extra lap ke baad drivers dobara grid par aayenge aur standing start se race resume hogi. George Russell ab bhi lead position mein hain, Gasly P2 aur Verstappen P3 par hain.
Title change ki zarurat abhi bhi nahi hai bhai. Ye interesting twist hai, lekin CTR ke liye bigger headline tab banega jab actual restart ke baad positions change hongi.
7:13 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Russell Leads as Monza Race Heads for Standing Restart
The action is about to resume at Monza. George Russell is leading the formation lap, after which the drivers will once again line up on the grid for the standing start.
Behind Russell in the top 10 before the restart are Pierre Gasly, Max Verstappen, Franco Colapinto, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton is in P8, while Lindblad is running in P7.
Keep the main title the same for now, brother. Now, after the race restarts, if there are any major position changes or big battles in the first few laps, it will be worth updating the title.
7:10 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Leclerc Cleared After 60G Crash as Monza Restart Nears
Charles Leclerc has been cleared from the medical center after a heavy crash at Parabolica. Unofficial reports indicated the Ferrari driver’s impact measured around 60G, but the latest update indicates Leclerc is medically okay.
Meanwhile, the red-flag period at Monza is about to end, and preparations for a race restart are almost complete. George Russell leads, Pierre Gasly is second, and Max Verstappen is third.
The race is set to resume in a few minutes, and after the restart, the battle for the 2026 Italian GP will be back in full intensity.
7:07 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Race Restart Confirmed as Russell Leads Gasly and Verstappen
The race will resume at 7:09 PM IST after the red-flag at Monza. The FIA has confirmed the restart time after repairs to damaged tire barriers at the Parabolica are complete.
At the time of the restart, George Russell will be in P1, Pierre Gasly in P2, and Max Verstappen in P3. Franco Colapinto is in fourth, Oscar Piastri in fifth, and Lando Norris in sixth.
Race action is about to resume, and the lead battle will be the main focus in the remaining laps.
6:58 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Red Flag Continues as FIA Confirms 15-Minute Minimum Repair Delay
Update:
The FIA has confirmed that repairs to the damaged tire barriers at Parabolica are still ongoing and will take at least 15 more minutes before the race resumes. Under the red flag, George Russell is leading, Pierre Gasly is second, and Max Verstappen is third.
The exact time for the race restart has not yet been confirmed. FIA race control will announce the restart procedure once the barrier repairs are complete.
Brother, don’t change the title yet. It’s better to keep the current title “Russell Takes Lead, Verstappen P3 as Red Flag Stops Monza Race.” Now the next major update will be a restart announcement – we will tweak the title again at that time.
6:50 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Russell Leads Gasly and Verstappen as Race Remains Under Red Flag
Update:
The Monza race has been temporarily halted after the red flag. Before the restart, George Russell is in first position, while Pierre Gasly is in second and Max Verstappen is in third. Franco Colapinto is in fourth, Oscar Piastri in fifth, and Lando Norris in sixth in the running order. Lewis Hamilton is in eighth.
Following Leclerc’s crash, race control stopped the session to repair the damaged barrier. Positions could change rapidly again in the remaining laps after the restart.
6:41 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Red Flag After Leclerc Crash, Race Stopped on Lap 3
Red Flag! Race control stopped the Italian GP after Lap 3 due to significant damage to the tire barrier at Parabolica following Charles Leclerc’s crash. The race has been temporarily suspended to repair the barrier and secure the track.
Leclerc was seen sitting in the grass area outside the corner after the incident, and initial reports suggest he has been ejected from the car. The biggest question now is when the race will restart and in what order the drivers will return to the grid.
6:40 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Leclerc Crashes Out at Parabolica, Safety Car Deployed
Charles Leclerc is out of the Italian GP! The Ferrari driver lost control of his rear wheels after losing position to Oscar Piastri at Parabolica and suffered a heavy impact with a tire barrier. Leclerc has safely emerged from the car.
The Safety Car has been deployed following the incident, which could completely change the starting order of the race. Pierre Gasly is currently in the lead, while George Russell and Oscar Piastri are in the front group. The race at Monza has become dramatic from a very early stage.
6:37 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Hamilton Loses Ground After First-Corner Battle With Leclerc
Lights out at Monza and Pierre Gasly retains the lead with a clean start, while George Russell is in second position. A fierce battle ensued at Turn 1 between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, with Hamilton going onto the gravel and losing positions down the order.
Hamilton complained on the radio that “Charles pushed me off,” but both Ferrari drivers are continuing the race relatively cleanly. Gasly, Russell, and Leclerc are at the front in the opening moments, while Hamilton will now have to push to recover lost positions.
6:35 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Formation Lap Underway as Gasly Leads the Field at Monza
Formation lap underway at Monza! Pierre Gasly is leading the field from pole position before the race start, and this is a special moment for the Alpine driver exactly six years after his 2020 Monza victory.
Tire strategy is also under scrutiny—Gasly and George Russell are on medium tires, while Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen are starting on soft tires. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will attempt a recovery from the back of the grid with hard tires. The Monza race is 53 laps old, and drivers are now returning to the starting grid.
6:19 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Italian National Anthem Set to Get Monza Race Underway
The Italian national anthem ceremony is set to begin before the race in Monza. Italian singer Francesco Meli will perform the anthem, while Ferrari’s passionate Tifosi in the grandstands are already electrifying the race-day atmosphere.
Lights out is just a few minutes away. Pierre Gasly will start from pole position, George Russell from the front row, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the second row. All eyes are now on the starting lights at Monza.
6:15 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Championship Leader Antonelli Ready for Full Push From the Back
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the Italian GP today, but the Mercedes driver is fully motivated to recover positions. Antonelli is excited about racing in front of the home crowd and will be focused on gaining maximum positions in the opening laps.
Antonelli said he will make a “full push” and try to recover as many positions as possible. This race is especially important for the Mercedes driver as he leads the Drivers’ Championship with 242 points.
6:10 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Gasly Confident Ahead of Monza Race, Says “I’ll Absolutely Send It”
Pole-sitter Pierre Gasly is exuding high confidence ahead of the race. The Alpine driver said he is super excited about the race and has even lost his voice a bit. Gasly also highlighted that today is September 6th, exactly six years after his first F1 win at Monza in 2020.
According to Gasly, he felt strong in the car during qualifying and has completed his preparations for the race. He described the race as “odd” due to battery issues, but also said he will attack with maximum force. Starting from pole position, this is a huge opportunity for Gasly to win Monza.
6:06 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Ferrari Fires Up Monza Crowd as Lights Out Nears
The countdown to lights out has begun in Monza, and Ferrari has sent a message to the Tifosi to be race-ready ahead of its home race. Scuderia Ferrari shared photos of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s race-day preparations on social media, urging fans to “Buckle Up.”
The 53-lap Italian GP is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST. Pierre Gasly will lead Alpine from pole position, with George Russell starting in second, while Ferrari’s Leclerc and Hamilton are in third and fourth positions on the revised grid.
Home support is strong for Ferrari at Monza, and Leclerc-Hamilton’s front-end starting positions give the team a strong chance for a podium and victory.
6:03 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Iconic F2002 Around Monza
An emotional Schumacher tribute was witnessed at Monza before the race. Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher’s iconic Ferrari F2002 for a celebratory lap around the circuit. Ferrari is celebrating 30 years since Schumacher’s Ferrari debut this weekend with a special tribute.
This moment was even more special for Vettel, as he considers Schumacher a close friend and inspiration. Rubens Barrichello also drove the same F2002 at Monza on Saturday, while Vettel took the car on track ahead of Sunday’s race.
The 53-lap Italian GP at Monza is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST, and Gasly will lead the race from pole position.
5:55 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Mercedes Leads Constructors’ Championship Ahead of Monza Race
Ahead of the Italian GP, Mercedes leads the Constructors’ Championship with 425 points. Ferrari is in second place with 338 points, while McLaren is in third place with 265 points.
Red Bull is in fourth place with 189 points, while Racing Bulls is in fifth and sixth place with 70 and Alpine 54 points. Ferrari and McLaren will look to reduce Mercedes’ championship lead in the Monza race, while Pierre Gasly’s pole position for Alpine offers a great chance to boost the team’s points tally.
5:47 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Jeremy Clarkson Promises Alpine a Special Reward If Gasly Wins
Following Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position, Jeremy Clarkson has made an interesting promise to the Alpine team. Clarkson said on X that if Gasly converts his pole into an Italian GP victory, he will give Hawkstone beer to the entire Alpine team.
Clarkson also has a connection to Alpine, as his Diddly Squat Farm is located in Chipping Norton, near the team’s Enstone base. Monza is also a special circuit for Gasly, where he took his maiden F1 victory in 2020 and has now secured his first-ever F1 pole position on the same track.
5:42 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Piastri Drops to Sixth After Grid Penalty
Oscar Piastri has received a three-place grid penalty for the 2026 Italian GP. The McLaren driver set the third-fastest lap in qualifying, but was penalized by the stewards for impeding Liam Lawson in the final stages of Q2.
This penalty dropped Piastri from third to sixth, promoting Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen one position each. This penalty is significant for Piastri as he will now have to recover positions in traffic during the opening laps of Monza.
5:38 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Championship Battle Heats Up Ahead of Monza Race
Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship with 242 points ahead of the 2026 F1 Italian GP. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton both have 183 points, while Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc complete the top five with 159 and 155 points respectively. Max Verstappen is in sixth place with 112 points.
Today’s race at Monza could make the championship picture even more interesting, especially for Russell and Hamilton, who will look to close the gap on leader Antonelli. The race will be 53 laps long, and strategy and overtaking will be crucial on Monza’s high-speed layout.
5:30 PM IST — F1 Italian GP 2026 LIVE: Pre-Race LIVE Coverage Begins
Preparations have reached the final stage ahead of the race at Monza. Pierre Gasly will lead Alpine from his first-ever F1 pole position, while George Russell shares the front row with Mercedes. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start from third and fourth, while Max Verstappen will begin the race from fifth.
The race will start at 6:30 PM IST, and drivers will have to complete 53 laps of the iconic Monza circuit. With Gasly’s surprise pole, Ferrari’s strong starting positions, and Verstappen’s charge on the grid, today’s Italian GP is set to be quite interesting.
Kimi Antonelli’s Monza Masterclass
Kimi Antonelli completed an unforgettable comeback at Monza. After starting from P19, the Mercedes driver displayed impressive pace throughout the race and held off late-race pressure to secure victory by beating George Russell. This win further strengthens Antonelli’s championship campaign, while Russell had to settle for second place. Max Verstappen completed the podium with third place.
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