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LIVE: F1 Italian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in closing stages
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid, delivering an impressive home victory and extending his championship lead by beating George Russell, who finished second.
- Max Verstappen secured third place after battling with teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with Norris ultimately finishing fourth by overtaking Piastri on the final lap.
- The race featured challenging conditions including track surface break-up, which caused difficulties for several drivers, notably Verstappen and Russell, who struggled with tire wear and car handling.
- Russell praised Antonelli's pace and acknowledged the strategic gamble of splitting tire strategies between teammates, which influenced the race outcome.
- The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit will conclude the European leg of the F1 calendar, with anticipation building after this exciting Italian GP.
