Politics · Italy · 5 hrs ago
Mattarella meets new F1 champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the Quirinale
New Formula 1 world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale, the president’s residence in Rome.
Antonelli, 20, attended with his family and gave Mattarella a helmet he wore during the season, with a dedication expressing his admiration.
Mattarella asked about the sport, including how F1 differs from Formula 2 and karting.
Antonelli said drivers can lose about two kilograms in a race and described the heat, fire-resistant suits and cold-water recovery they face.
The conversation showed the physical demands of F1 beyond the racing itself.
Antonelli invited Mattarella to visit a race at Monza next year.
Mattarella said he hoped to go, while noting that his movements are complicated.
President Sergio Mattarella received new Formula 1 world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the Quirinale with his family.
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver gave Mattarella a helmet he had worn during the season.
They discussed the physical demands of racing and differences between Formula 1, Formula 2 and karting.
Antonelli invited Mattarella to attend a race at Monza next year, and the president said he hoped to go.
- Who
- President Sergio Mattarella and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who attended with his family.
- What
- Mattarella received Antonelli, who presented him with a helmet worn during the season.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The Quirinale, the official residence of Italy’s president.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Antonelli gave Mattarella a helmet he had worn during the season.
Mattarella and Antonelli discussed racing conditions and the physical demands of Formula 1.
Antonelli invited Mattarella to a race at Monza next year, and Mattarella said he hoped to attend.
- Driver
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- Age
- 20
- Team
- Mercedes
- Title
- Formula 1 world champion
- Gift
- A helmet worn during the season
- Invitation
- Antonelli invited Mattarella to attend a race at Monza next year
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What people are saying
Un onore conoscerla
In a race we lose an average of a couple of kilos
You should come to Monza, it would be great
When you take it off, it is a relief to remove the helmet