Kimi Antonelli shares "unforgettable" Ayrton Senna moment after F1 title win
2026 Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli went from winning his maiden title to sitting in his hero's car in the space of two days. The Mercedes driver, who clinched the title at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, visited Ayrton Senna's family home on Tuesday ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. He shared a photo of himself in the cockpit of the iconic black and gold Lotus 98T that the three-time…
Kimi Antonelli will wear a special helmet at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, in honor of his racing hero Ayrton Senna. The Mercedes driver, who won the 2026 world championship, will pay tribute to Senna, who celebrated his first victory at his home race 35 years ago. Antonelli expressed his excitement about the special helmet, calling it one of his best designs.
He plans to keep his race number 12, which Senna used during his title-winning season at McLaren in 1988, as a way to stay grounded and humble. Antonelli looks forward to returning to Interlagos, praising the strong support Brazil has shown for motorsport.
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