Kimi Antonelli is set to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion. Here's why it's been so long
Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever champion, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.For a country full of passionate racing fans , t Kimi Antonelli is set to become the youngest-ever champion of Formula 1, becoming the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953. This comes after a 73-year wait for an Italian champion. The Italian team has traditionally supported Ferrari as a team, rather than individual Italian drivers. Financial issues led to Ferrari becoming the sole Italian constructor by 1960, leaving fewer opportunities for Italian drivers than smaller British teams. The Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano criticised auto racing after the 1958 death of Italian star Luigi Musso, comparing it to a quest to make money regardless of the human cost. In the 59 years since, only one Italian has driven a full F1 season for Ferrari.
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Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1’s youngest-ever champion, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
For a country full of passionate racing fans , the ... [4518 symbols]
Themen: Motorsports, Formula 1
