India, Nov. 14 -- Kimi Antonelli received a special honour after making Formula 1 history by becoming its youngest ever world champion. The 20 year old Mercedes driver met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace in Rome on November 13, 2026, following his historic championship triumph. Antonelli presented the president with a signed racing helmet and invited him to attend the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in 2027. The meeting marked a memorable moment for Italian motorsport, with Antonelli ending the country's 73 year wait for another Formula 1 world champion.

Kimi Antonelli Presents Signed Helmet To Italian President

Antonelli was accompanied by his parents and sister during his meeting with President Mattarella.

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