Congratulations to Antonelli from Italian football legends
Kimi Antonelli has made history as the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' World Champion. Prominent Italian football figures and the Bologna community celebrated the 20-year-old driver with congratulatory messages.
On Sunday, Kimi Antonelli became the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' World Champion by finishing on the podium at the Mexico Grand Prix. The 20-year-old driver won the title as the youngest world champion in the sport's history. Antonelli is the first Italian to win the title in 73 years, since Alberto Ascari's victory in 1953.
Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero sent messages to Antonelli through F1's official channels. Del Piero congratulated him on the championship and said the driver is a source of pride for all Italians. Baggio extended his congratulations on the occasion of his first world championship.
Riccardo Orsolini, captain of Antonelli's hometown club Bologna, also offered congratulations on behalf of the club. Orsolini said they look forward to celebrating together with the driver in the city.
Antonio Conte, Bologna FC, Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Roberto shared messages congratulating Antonelli on their social media accounts.
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