Bologna congratulated newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli and invited him to celebrate with the club. Antonelli is from Casalecchio di Reno and is a huge Bologna fan.
Message from the club
A video posted by Bologna on social media shows Riccardo Orsolini, Lorenzo De Silvestri, Tommaso Pobega and Roberto Piccoli congratulating Antonelli and inviting him to celebrate his achievement with them. Bologna said: "Hi Kimi, congratulations on this incredible achievement. Becoming an F1 world champion is something extraordinary and magical. You have made the whole of Bologna and all of us Bologna supporters proud, as well as all Italians. I hope you keep going like this and reach more milestones and enjoy many more successes. Everyone at Bologna football club would love to give you a hug and congratulate you, because you have been truly one of a kind. We look forward to seeing you in Bologna to celebrate together. Come on, Kimi — a huge hug ."
Antonelli's Bologna link
Antonelli hails from Casalecchio di Reno and is a huge Bologna fan. Footage of Antonelli sounding his horn around the city as he celebrated Bologna's Coppa Italia victory on the night of 14 May 2025 went viral.
Possible visit plans
Bologna will contact Antonelli's entourage in the coming days to find out whether he would prefer to appear at the stadium or greet Bologna at Casteldebole in a more private setting, depending on his upcoming commitments. ANSA reports that a visit will probably come at the end of the Formula 1 season.
