Kimi won over everyone with his incredible performance in the Italian Grand Prix, even the Ferrari fans who at the end cheered him on to the tune of “Volare” and “Sarà cuce ti amo” while he poured a bottle of Moet & Chandon on himself
What’s better than a bottle of champagne to celebrate an exciting victory in front of hundreds of thousands of people cheering you on? He must have thought so Kimi Antonelli who drove everyone crazy in Monza, starting with his opponents. He surpassed them all, one after the other, some even several times because the official statistics say that the new Formula phenomenon made 26 overtakings. Lap after lap he realized what he was doing, with the people at the first chicane and at the parabolica standing up as he passed after yet another overtaking.
Humility and freshness
There was all the will to live of his twenties when Kimi sang on the podium on the notes of Volare di Modugno and Sara because I love you by Ricchi e Poveri. All wrapped in a tricolor flag before singing the Mameli anthem together with his family and his team and then pouring a fantastic Moet & Chandon champagne showerthe brand that has been linked to Formula 1 since 1950: It all began in 1950, at the Reims Grand PrixTM, when Frédéric Chandon de Briailles spontaneously offered a bottle to the winner of the race. From that gesture a timeless ritual was born: the Celebratory Jeroboam, symbol of victory, collective emotion and lasting celebration, which pays homage to the champions of yesterday and today. In the heart of the historic cellars of the Maison in Épernay, some galleries hold a
rare and precious Jeroboam reserve, each destined for Formula 1. In the silence of places steeped in history and tradition, these exceptional bottles await their moment of triumph. Once on the Grand PrixTM circuit, the Jeroboams are signed by the winners and shared with the teams on the podium, resulting in an explosion of joy and celebration. Each bottle contains decades of history, the signatures of generations of champions and testimony
silent of countless victories, unforgettable feats and the unique emotion of celebrating together. Sibylle Scherer, president and CEO of Moët & Chandon explained the link with Formula 1: «Our second season alongside Formula 1 marks the transition from a return to a lasting presence. United by the same pursuit of precision and excellence, Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 celebrate the savoir-faire, teamwork and passion that define both our worlds. Together, we continue to transform the podium into a moment of shared victory, paying homage to the collective spirit behind every finish line.”
