The Unlikely Hero of Italy: Kimi Antonelli's Rise to F1 Prominence The Italian Grand Prix has become a battleground in the Formula 1 world championship, with Kimi Antonelli at its center.
The 19 year old driver has been accumulating victories and accolades this season, including becoming the youngest ever championship leader while driving for Mercedes, not Italy's beloved Ferrari.
For generations of Italian racing fans, Ferrari is an institution – a symbol of national pride and identity. As one fan put it, "Ferrari is my heart.