Lewis Hamilton takes aim at Ferrari as Kimi Antonelli does bizarre trophy trick - International Media Reacts

Kimi Antonelli produced one of the drives of the season to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid, becoming the first Italian driver to triumph at Monza in 60 years.

The Mercedes driver charged through the field to lead home team-mate George Russell in a famous one-two, while Max Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull.

There was considerably less to celebrate for Ferrari at its home race, however, as Charles Leclerc crashed out after an early clash with Lewis Hamilton had already compromised both drivers.

Hamilton eventually finished sixth, while Pierre Gasly's dream of converting a sensational maiden pole position into an even bigger result faded as the Alpine driver slipped to seventh.

Further back, Oscar Piastri endured a difficult late battle with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, while Liam Lawson's recovery drive was undone by front-wing damage after contact with Nico Hulkenberg.

But the day belonged to Antonelli, whose remarkable victory ensured Monza witnessed a home winner for the first time since 1966.

Here is how the world's media reacted to a historic Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the 13th round of the 2026 F1 season!

🇬🇧 The Times – Lewis Hamilton blasts Ferrari hierarchy after Monza nightmare

The Times focuses on Lewis Hamilton's growing frustration with Ferrari following another painful home race for the Scuderia.

Hamilton finished sixth after an early clash with Charles Leclerc, but the article's central theme is his criticism of Ferrari's decision-making and communication, with the seven-time F1 drivers' champion increasingly questioning how the team is being run.

Leclerc's subsequent crash compounded Ferrari's misery at Monza, while Hamilton's championship hopes took another significant blow as Antonelli extended his advantage.

The Times portrays the weekend as another sign that Hamilton's relationship with Ferrari's hierarchy is being severely tested as his hopes of an eighth title continue to fade.

🇳🇱 De Telegraaf – Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies delighted with Max Verstappen podium: 'We were faster than in previous races'

De Telegraaf highlights Laurent Mekies' optimism after Max Verstappen secured third place behind the dominant Mercedes pair.

The Red Bull team principal believes the RB22 showed stronger race pace than it had in recent rounds, with Verstappen able to beat both Ferrari and McLaren on merit.

While Mekies accepted that Mercedes remained too quick for Red Bull, he saw the Monza performance as an encouraging step in the right direction.

The article therefore presents Verstappen's podium as more than simply a solid result, with Red Bull taking confidence from what Mekies considered its best race pace for several weeks.

🇮🇹 Gazzetta dello Sport – Antonelli and the crazy idea that became reality: 'If I win at Monza, I’ll eat pasta from the trophy'

Gazzetta dello Sport takes a lighter look at Antonelli's historic victory, focusing on the extraordinary promise he made before the race.

The Italian had joked that, if he somehow managed to win at Monza from the back of the grid, he would celebrate by eating spaghetti from the winner's unusual trophy.

What had initially seemed like an impossible idea became reality after Antonelli's sensational recovery drive from 19th to first, with Mercedes helping him fulfil the promise after the celebrations.

Gazzetta captures the uniquely Italian image of the new Monza hero eating tomato spaghetti from his trophy, turning an already unforgettable victory into one of the most memorable celebrations of the season.

🇫🇷 L'Équipe – Pierre Gasly, seventh in the Italian GP after starting from pole: 'Considering where we have come from, it is very encouraging'

L'Équipe focuses on Pierre Gasly's determination to take the positives from a weekend that began with a sensational maiden pole position but ended with seventh place.

Gasly admitted that starting from pole naturally made the result somewhat disappointing, but insisted Alpine had always known it would be difficult to remain ahead of the faster cars over a full race distance.

The Frenchman nevertheless highlighted his strong starts, his ability to hold the leaders for the opening phase and the fact that he finished only three seconds behind Hamilton.

For Gasly and Alpine, L'Équipe presents Monza not as an opportunity missed, but as powerful evidence that the team is finally moving in the right direction.

🇳🇿 NZ Herald – Liam Lawson completes frustrating Italian Grand Prix as front-wing damage ruins Kiwi’s charge

The NZ Herald follows Liam Lawson's difficult afternoon as a series of setbacks destroyed what had initially been an encouraging recovery drive.

After power-unit penalties and a pre-race rear-wing change forced the New Zealander to start from the pit lane, Lawson fought his way forward and had climbed as high as 11th.

However, contact with Nico Hulkenberg damaged his front wing and forced an additional stop, effectively ending his hopes of scoring points.

Lawson eventually finished 14th, leaving the NZ Herald to frame the race as a case of what might have been after his promising charge through the field was undone by circumstances.

🇦🇺 Herald Sun – 'Very nasty': Oscar Piastri roasted by team-mate as Kimi Antonelli makes history

The Herald Sun turns its attention to the late McLaren drama involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with the pair coming dangerously close to contact as they fought over position.

Piastri had briefly appeared capable of securing a much stronger result, but tyre struggles dropped him down the order before Norris eventually overtook his team-mate on the final lap.

The outlet also highlights the criticism and tension surrounding the exchange between the McLaren drivers, contrasting their fireworks with Antonelli's remarkable charge at the front.

As Piastri endured another frustrating afternoon, the Herald Sun frames the Italian Grand Prix as a historic day for Antonelli but a particularly uncomfortable one inside the McLaren camp.