# Kimi Antonelli meets Italian president

> New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli gifts Italian president helmet with dedication.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli meets Italian president · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli gifts Italian president helmet with dedication. F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli presented helmet with dedication to Italian…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, sergio mattarella, italian president, formula 1, f1 world champion, quirinale, mexico grand prix, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli-meets-italian-president-sergio-mattarella/10874471
- Author: Giacomo Rauli
- Published: 2026-11-14T10:37:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, sergio mattarella, italian president, formula 1, f1 world champion, quirinale, mexico grand prix, sports, cars
## Kimi Antonelli meets Italian president
New F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli presented helmet with dedication to Italian president Sergio Mattarella.

> To President Mattarella, with great admiration
## Dedication on helmet visor
Kimi Antonelli signed helmet visor with dedication: 'To President Mattarella, with great admiration'.

> To President Mattarella, with great admiration
## Antonelli explains racing sensations
Antonelli described losing weight during races and wearing fireproof suits that get hot.

> You lose roughly a couple of kilograms
## President asks about racing levels
President Mattarella asked if racing sensations differ between Formula 2, karts and F1.

> But was it like that in Formula 2 as well? And in karts?
## Antonelli's future plans
Antonelli suggested attending Monza races next year to watch Formula 1 events.

> Maybe at Monza? It would be very nice to have you with us
## Key takeaway

F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli presented helmet with dedication to Italian president Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale in Rome.