Kimi Antonelli poised to become Italy's first F1 champion since 1953
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 17:15 · Archive
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20, is set to become Italy's first Formula One world champion in 73 years this weekend.
Kimi Antonelli is set this weekend to become Italy's first Formula One world champion in 73 years, following in the tracks of Alberto Ascari and Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver would be the first Italian to win the championship since Ascari's second title with Ferrari in 1953. Farina won the first Formula One championship with Alfa Romeo in 1950.
Ascari was the son of a racing driver, as is Antonelli. Ascari's father, Antonio, was a multiple race winner who died in the 1925 French Grand Prix at Montlhery, south of Paris, long before the Formula One world championship began in 1950. Alberto Ascari was almost 36 when he died in a crash at Monza while testing a Ferrari sportscar in 1955.
When asked about his illustrious predecessor, Antonelli said: 'I know the corner in Monza is named after him. I know that he was the last Italian champion. And it was a long time ago. A very, very long time ago.' A corner at Monza bears Ascari's name, and Italian motor racing fans are ready to celebrate if Antonelli clinches the title at this weekend's race in Mexico.
How it is being reported
- The Italian job: Kimi in F1 tracks of Farina and AscariYoung Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming Italy's first Formula One world champ in 73 years with his F1-loving compatriots ready for the Mexican fiesta.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 16:50
- The Italian job: Kimi in F1 tracks of Farina and AscariYoung Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming Italy's first Formula One world champ in 73 years with his F1-loving compatriots ready for the Mexican fiesta.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 16:50
In this story: Kimi Antonelli · Alberto Ascari · Giuseppe Farina · Ferrari · Alfa Romeo · Mercedes · Monza · Mexico
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