BBC Sport examines Italian fan support for Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari at Monza

BBC Sport travelled to the historic Autodromo Nazionale Monza this week to gauge Italian public sentiment ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season. The broadcaster’s on‑site segment will interview fans, local business owners and former drivers to determine whether the nation’s enthusiasm is focused on the rising star Kimi Antonelli—a 17‑year‑old driver who has recently joined the Ferrari Driver Academy and is being tipped for a title challenge—or remains centred on the iconic Scuderia Ferrari team itself.

The report will contextualise Antonelli’s rapid ascent through the junior categories, his recent podium finishes in Formula 2, and his contractual link to Ferrari, while also referencing Italy’s long‑standing devotion to the “prancing horse.” By contrasting the responses gathered at Monza, BBC Sport aims to present a balanced picture of whether Italian fans are rallying behind the young driver’s individual ambitions or maintaining their traditional allegiance to the marque, with findings to be broadcast later this month.