Kimi Antonelli almost had to retire in Mexico due to an oil leak
In Mexico, Kimi Antonelli wrote a remarkable chapter in both Formula 1 and Italian sporting history. He clinched his first world championship in a campaign defined not only by his speed, but also by the consistency and maturity he displayed all year. Antonelli celebrated the championship alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who later lifted him onto their shoulders on the podium in a ...…
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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