A Lap 5 red flag for Charles Leclerc turned the Italian Grand Prix on its head, clearing a path for Kimi Antonelli’s historic charge.
Monza rarely forgives a compromised Saturday, but the 2026 Italian Grand Prix shredded conventional wisdom inside five laps.
Yet beneath the upfront squabbling, the race's true tectonic shift was happening deep in the mirrors.
As Russell fended off Gasly and Colapinto brazenly sparred with Verstappen through the chicanes, Antonelli systematically carved through the midfield traffic.
A Lap 5 red flag for Charles Leclerc turned the Italian Grand Prix on its head, clearing a path for Kimi Antonelli’s historic charge.