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Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli could be the F1 darling Italy is waiting for
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka Circuit on March 29.
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- Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian driver, won his second race in Japan, leading the world championship and raising hopes for Italy's F1 future.
- Oliver Bearman had a major accident due to speed differences caused by the 2026 car's energy harvesting, highlighting safety concerns.
- Drivers, including Oscar Piastri, have warned about the risks and the FIA now has time to address safety before the Miami GP in May.
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A long time ago, when the Formula One world championship was still in its infancy, Italy ruled the roost.
In its first season in 1950, patrician Giuseppe Farina won the title for Alfa Romeo in one of their powerful 1.5-litre supercharged racers. The following year, Argentinian legend Juan Manuel Fangio took the first of his five titles in a similar car.
