Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirms that Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. The penalty is linked to an engine change as the world championship leader prepares for the race at Monza.
Across the reports, the central point is consistent: Antonelli is expected to start further back on the grid due to regulations requiring the penalty when certain components are replaced. Sky Sports and another sports news outlet both explicitly cite the engine-change reason, while the Formula 1-branded report describes the penalty as “significant” and notes it will be taken at his home event. None of the sources adds further detail on the exact number of grid positions or timing beyond Wolff’s confirmation.
