Antonelli receives warm welcome at San Siro

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was cheered by fans at Milan's San Siro stadium during Italy's UEFA Nations League match against France on Thursday night. The newly crowned World Champion attended the game as the guest of Italian sporting figure and businessman Giovanni Malago, and his presence was announced to the 70,000 capacity crowd.

When the camera focused on him, a large section of the crowd sang his name, and Antonelli appeared visibly moved. He became Italy's first Formula 1 World Champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Before the match he said he was grateful for the invitation and was looking forward to the experience of his first visit to San Siro.

Italy went on to beat France 3-1.