F1 ICONS: Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura reveals his F1 heroes

Massimo Bottura is one of the world’s most highly-regarded chefs, and owner of the three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana in his native Modena, in Italy – while he’s also the man in charge of Ferrari’s legendary Ristorante Cavallino in Maranello. Speaking exclusively to F1.com, the dynamic culinary colossus gives us an insight into his F1 heroes, his love of the sport – and how to make a ‘Spaghetti Lewis’…

Who is my F1 hero? Contemporary? From the past? It all depends…

I think about Charles Leclerc, and I think he's an amazing driver.

Then I think about Ayrton Senna, and he so was incredible – even if he wasn't driving a Ferrari! But if you talk about emotion, Gilles Villeneuve. He was crazy. I admired the intrepid spirit of the chevalier – you know, like a cavalier, a horse rider, but instead of the horse he was riding the Ferrari!