Kimi Antonelli showed why he appears to be Formula One's champion-elect as he became the first Italian since Ludovico Scarfiotti 60 years ago to win his home race, despite starting 19th.
Antonelli, who elected to take a grid penalty at Monza for taking a new engine, spent the entire race hunting down Mercedes team mate George Russell, finally passing the Briton on lap 50 of 53.
Antonelli benefited from an early red flag after Charles Leclerc smashed into the barriers at Parabolica on what was an awful day for Ferrari.
Antonelli also took advantage of a mid-race virtual safety car to switch tyres when Russell stayed out in the lead.
Antonelli started in 19th spot, but still managed to overhaul his team-mate George Russell - Marco Bertorello/Getty Images
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Antonelli, who elected to take a grid penalty at Monza for taking a new engine, spent the entire race hunting down Mercedes team mate George Russell, finally passing the Briton on lap 50 of 53.
Antonelli benefited from an early red flag after Charles Leclerc smashed into the barriers at Parabolica on what was an awful day for Ferrari.
Antonelli also took advantage of a mid-race virtual safety car to switch tyres when Russell stayed out in the lead.
Antonelli started in 19th spot, but still managed to overhaul his team-mate George Russell - Marco Bertorello/Getty Images
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