Rome, 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – “Will you be coming to watch any races next year?” Kimi Antonelli asked Sergio Mattarella during their private meeting with the Head of State at the Quirinale. “I hope so, it really appeals to me at the moment,” replied Mattarella. “You must come to Monza,” replied the Formula 1 world champion. “The last time I was at Monza was several years ago,” recalled Mattarella. “But this new situation really appeals to me.” For the occasion, Antonelli presented the President with one of his helmets, signed with a dedication. “It’s a bit of a stretch for me to be holding this,” joked Mattarella. “I imagine that when you finish a race, it’s a relief to take off your helmet…,” remarked the Head of State. “Yes, it’s very hot. Bear in mind that in every race we lose an average of a couple of kilos, because as well as the helmet we’re also wearing a fire-resistant suit. We try to train to be as prepared as possible. Then, especially when it’s hot, at the end of the race you jump into the cold bath.” “Is it the same in Formula 2 and karting too?” asked Mattarella. “In Formula 2, yes, although the races are shorter; in karting, less so because you’re partly out in the open,” explained the Mercedes driver.
F1, Antonelli to Mattarella: “I’ll be waiting for you at Monza”
Rome, 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – “Will you be coming to watch any races next year?” Kimi Antonelli asked Sergio Mattarella during their private meeting with the Head of State at the Quirinale. “I hope so, it really appeals to me at the moment,” replied Mattarella. “You must come to Monza,” replied the Formula 1 world champion. “The last time I was at Monza was several years ago,” recalled Mattarella. “But this new situation really appeals to me.” For the occasion, Antonelli presented the President with one of his helmets, signed with a dedication. “It’s a bit of a stretch for me to be holding this,” joked Mattarella. “I imagine that when you finish a race, it’s a relief to take off your helmet…,” remarked the Head of State. “Yes, it’s very hot. Bear in mind that in every race we lose an average of a couple of kilos, because as well as the helmet we’re also wearing a fire-resistant suit. We try to train to be as prepared as possible. Then, especially when it’s hot, at the end of the race you jump into the cold bath.” “Is it the same in Formula 2 and karting too?” asked Mattarella. “In Formula 2, yes, although the races are shorter; in karting, less so because you’re partly out in the open,” explained the Mercedes driver.