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Evening Standard
Philip Duncan

Kimi Antonelli has one hand on F1 title after winning from back row at Monza

In dreamland: Kimi Antonelli - (Getty)

George Russell admitted it is going to be “exceptionally challenging” to prevent Kimi Antonelli from beating him to the world championship after his rival produced a stunning fightback drive from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix.

Antonelli became the first Italian to triumph at Monza’s Temple of Speed since Ludovico Scarfiotti stormed to victory 36 days after England last won the World Cup.

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