Why has it taken 73 years for another Italian F1 champion?

The best Formula 1 journalism and exclusive content, direct to your inbox. Sign up to The Race newsletters for free: https://theracemedia.beehiiv.com/ Kimi Antonelli is Formula 1 world champion, ending a 73-year barren spell for Italian drivers - but why has Italy had to wait so long for more title success? That’s the topic of conversation in the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, which explores the reasons why Alberto Ascari’s world title in 1953 - Italy’s third championship in four years - proved the last one until Antonelli came along. 01:16 Why has Italy waited so long? 04:30 Road racing, public passion and Italy’s motor industry 09:12 Italy’s early Grand Prix dominance 14:39 How Britain gradually overtook Italy in the 1950s 18:03 Ferrari’s changing relationship with Italian drivers 21:21 Why Italian drivers struggled to reach Formula 1 26:36 The talented Italian drivers who came close 33:11 Italy’s karting pipeline and the path to F1 36:02 Jarno Trulli, Fisichella and missed potential 38:55 Did Ferrari draw support away from Italian drivers? 40:49 Could Antonelli inspire a new generation? #f1 #bringbackv10s #formula1 #podcast #f1podcast #history #retro #nostalgia #f1history #classicf1 #v10 #f1rewind #theracef1rewind #therace