Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has been crowned Formula 1 world champion, becoming a historic figure for his hometown of Bologna. The achievement marks the first time a driver from the city has won the sport's top title.
Local residents and officials have expressed pride in Antonelli's success, describing him as "one of us" despite his global stardom. The champion's journey from Bologna's karting circuits to the pinnacle of motorsport has been highlighted in a feature by BBC Sport.
