Kimi Antonelli is the hero at home in Italy after securing the fan vote

Kimi Antonelli delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first Italian to stand on the top step of the podium at Monza in 60 years. Starting from 19th on the grid, Antonelli drove an emphatic race to secure his seventh victory of the season. Antonelli was voted Driver of the Day by fans, receiving 39.9% of the vote. Max Verstappen finished second in the race, followed by George Russell in third place. Other notable mentions in the fan vote included Pierre Gasly and Oscar Piastri.