Sofia Goggia shares Kimi Antonelli’s tears

Sofia Goggia also joined in the celebrations for Kimi Antonelli’s triumph as the new Formula 1 world champion. The champion from Bergamo took to social media to celebrate the 20-year-old from Bologna’s achievement, sharing a video capturing one of the most emotional moments of the night in Mexico: the moment when the Mercedes driver, immediately after crossing the finish line at the Mexico City Grand Prix, burst into tears of joy.

An image that conveys better than any words the significance of Antonelli’s achievement, which has brought an Italian back to the pinnacle of Formula 1, 73 years after Alberto Ascari’s last title. Kimi couldn’t hold back his emotions once he realized he had won the World Championship, letting his tears flow right there in the cockpit of his Mercedes.

Goggia accompanied the video with a congratulatory message, celebrating the young driver’s success with simple yet meaningful words: “Thank you, Kimi, for this Italian triumph.” A tribute from another great icon of Italian sports, who is no stranger to the emotions, pressures, and sacrifices that come with success at the highest levels.

The video of Antonelli’s tears has become one of the symbols of his greatest night. After finishing third in the race—enough to mathematically secure the title—the 20-year-old celebrated with his family and the Mercedes team before taking the podium alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. A scene destined to remain in the memories of fans—and one that also drew a heartfelt tribute from Sofia Goggia.