What the teams said – Race day in Italy

Kimi Antonelli made history at the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966. Starting from 19th, he produced a stunning recovery drive, aided by a strategic pit stop under a Virtual Safety Car. He eventually overtook his teammate, George Russell, to claim a famous victory for Mercedes. George Russell finished second after leading for much of the race. While disappointed to miss out on the win, he praised the team's decision to split strategies, which ultimately secured a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. Max Verstappen completed the podium in third, showing strong race pace for Red Bull despite facing technical challenges with his RB22.