India, Sept. 4 -- Former Formula 1 race winner Giancarlo Fisichella believes current championship leader Kimi Antonelli can launch a sensational charge through the field at Sunday's Italian Grand Prix despite the engine penalty which has condemned the teenager to the back of the grid.

Speaking from Monza, former Ferrari driver Fisichella, 53, highlighted that starting from the rear is far from a terminal blow at the 'Temple of Speed', where low drag and heavy braking zones invite overtaking.

"Starting from last position here in Monza is not a big problem because there are a lot of places where you can overtake," Fisichella said in a call facilitated by FanCode, which broadcasts F1 in India. "Mercedes and Kimi will probably be very quick...