Is 'disruptor' Antonelli winning hearts in Italy, where Ferrari is F1?
BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.
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"I think Kimi is living the dream, even of the Italian fans."
— Marco Melandri , Athlete
"We are loving it. It's a big surprise for everyone, knowing that an Italian driver, so young, is leading the championship."
— Davide Valsecchi , Athlete
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BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.
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