Mercedes Reaches Historic 250th Power Unit Victory in F1 History… Antonelli and Russell Sweep Italian GP with 1-2 Finish

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team announced on the 7th that it achieved a one-two finish at the 2026 F1 World Championship Round 13, the Italian Grand Prix, held in Monza, Italy, on the 6th (local time). Kimi Antonelli secured the victory, while George Russell finished second.

On this day, Kimi Antonelli started from 19th on the grid and climbed through the ranks to claim a comeback victory. This marks the first time since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966 that an Italian driver has won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Antonelli expressed that despite starting from a difficult position, he approached the race with confidence in his ability to win, delivering the most special race of his career. With this victory, Antonelli recorded his seventh win of the season and maintained the lead in the Drivers' Championship with 267 points.

George Russell, who started from second on the grid, crossed the finish line in second place to complete the team's one-two finish. With 201 points, Russell moved into second place in the Drivers' Championship, placing both Mercedes drivers at the top of the standings. Russell congratulated Antonelli for his home victory and praised him for maintaining strong pace and engaging in fierce competition throughout the weekend.

Through this victory, Mercedes achieved its 250th F1 Grand Prix win as a power unit manufacturer. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team currently leads the Constructors' Championship with a 122-point margin.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is scheduled to compete in the Spanish Grand Prix starting on the 11th.

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