Post-Race Report Card
Italian Grand Prix
Round 13 · September 6, 2026
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:51:15.281
Started P19
George Russell
Mercedes
+3.857
Started P2
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
+14.718
Started P5
Race Recap
Kimi Antonelli pulled off the drive of the day at the Italian Grand Prix, rising from 19th on the grid to the top step for Mercedes. An 91 OVR performance grade confirms a dominant weekend. Russell finished second for Mercedes, with Verstappen completing the podium.
The Decisive Factor
Tire preservation told the story: Antonelli posted a 92 TIR tire management grade, maintaining pace on aging rubber while rivals struggled. That stint advantage helped convert a P19 start into P1.
Through the Field
Antonelli put on a racecraft clinic, climbing 18 positions from P19 to finish 1st. A 91 RCR racecraft grade tells the story.
Championship Impact
The title fight: Antonelli holds a 100% championship probability after Round 13. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points in the standings.
Survival Race
Reliability played a starring role: 3 retirements reshaped the running order. Among the casualties: Leclerc (P3).
Laps
53
Fastest Lap
1:23.504
Kimi Antonelli
DNFs
3
Race Distance
307.0 km
Race Results
Updated Standings
Title Projections
Based on 50,000 Monte Carlo simulations
Constructors' Projections
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