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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jack Rathborn

Why Kimi Antonelli is taking a F1 grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli is the F1 drivers’ championship leader - (PA Wire)

F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli will accept a grid penalty at his home Italian Grand Prix for taking an all-new power unit.

The Mercedes star, who finished second at the Dutch Grand Prix behind Lando Norris, is the favourite to win a maiden title and holds a 59-point lead over teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who could benefit from a revised Ferrari strategy in the coming weeks.

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