Sep 4, 2026
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Williams driver Alex Albon and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at Monza due to engine component penalties.

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Alex Albon and Kimi Antonelli to Start at Back of Grid for Italian Grand Prix

Key facts

  • Alex Albon received a 20-place grid penalty for his Williams car.
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli received a 30-place grid penalty for his Mercedes car.
  • Both drivers exceeded the permitted number of power unit components for the season.
  • The penalties were applied at the start of the race weekend at Monza.
  • Antonelli's penalty includes an additional battery, while Albon's does not.

Williams driver Alex Albon and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli are set to start the Italian Grand Prix at the back of the grid. Both drivers received penalties after installing new power unit components that exceed the season's permitted limit.

By the numbers

20
grid penalty places for Alex Albon
30
grid penalty places for Andrea Kimi Antonelli

Details of Penalties

Alex Albon incurred a 20-place grid penalty after the installation of an additional internal combustion engine and extra control electronics. Andrea Kimi Antonelli received a 30-place penalty for installing an additional internal combustion engine, control electronics, and a battery.

Grid Positioning

Despite the penalties, Antonelli will start ahead of Albon if he finishes at least ten places higher in the qualifying session at the Monza circuit.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.

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