Kimi Antonelli, who is from the northern city of Bologna, is also the first Italian champion since 1953. (EPA Images pic)ROME: Italians on Monday celebrated the success of Kimi Antonelli, who became Formula One's youngest world champion at the age of 20 when he clinched the title in Mexico City.
Antonelli, who is from the northern city of Bologna, is also the first Italian champion since 1953.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took to social media to praise what she called an "extraordinary achievement".
"A success that puts an Italian driver back on top of the world, rewarding talent, commitment, determination and dedication," Meloni said.
