A veteran of 256 Grand Prix starts and three Le Mans 24 Hours, the likeable italian is now a true racing dad, supporting his son in the early stages of a gt racing career.

Now in his 15th season of Formula 1, Riccardo Patrese is driving better than ever and taking the limelight with a seemingly permanent smile on his face. Shaun Campbell tries to find out what lies behind the Williams driver's astonishing form and why he finds life so amusing.

Un Riccardo strepitoso rivive la sua stagione da vice iridato, iniziata con tre doppiette Williams, che lui definisce ben diverse da quelle Mercedes 2019, meno nette e secche.

An amazing Riccardo relives his season as vice world champion, which began with three Williams braces, which he defines very different from those Mercedes 2019, less clear-cut and dry.