Italian Sporting Stars Congratulate Kimi Antonelli on Formula 1 Title

Pulse Sports Team 12:36 - 02 November 2026

Some of Italy's biggest sporting icons have congratulated newly crowned Formula 1 World Champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli on his historic triumph.

The Mercedes driver clinched the title after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the first Italian to be crowned F1 World Champion since Alberto Ascari back in 1953.

Tributes to the 20-year-old poured in from stars across Italian sport, including Valentino Rossi, Jannik Sinner, Alessandro Del Piero, Arianna Fontana, Sofia Goggia, Roberto Baggio, Federica Brignone, Federica Pellegrini, Jasmine Paolini, Danilo Gallinari, Gianmarco Tamberi, Matteo Berrettini, Riccardo Orsolini, Marco Belinelli, Marcell Jacobs, Alberto Tomba, and Marco Bezzecchi.

"Come on, Kimi! World champion! We are all so proud of you, incredible job," said 'The Doctor'.

"Mamma mia, Kimi, what an achievement! Congratulations on your first world championship. After a very tough first season, you managed to turn it all around and achieve something truly incredible! Remember: the whole of Italy is proud of you. Enjoy this time with your family and your entire team. Sending you a big hug! Ciao, ciao," said former men's tennis world No. 1 Sinner.

"Hello, Kimi! Congratulations, you are Formula 1 World Champion. Phenomenal! Sending you a big hug, you are the pride of all Italians," said Del Piero.

"Ciao, Kimi! World champion at last! A big hug and huge congratulations, you deserve it. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Forza Kimi," added Bezzecchi.