Kimi Antonelli will arrive at Interlagos as the 2026 world champion this weekend, and he plans to use the occasion to pay tribute to his racing hero, Ayrton Senna.The Mercedes driver has confirmed he will wear a special helmet at…
Newly crowned 2026 Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli has announced he will wear a special tribute helmet at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver is honoring his racing hero Ayrton Senna, commemorating the 35th anniversary of Senna's famous first home victory at Interlagos in 1991.
Antonelli also confirmed that he plans to retain his race number 12 for the 2027 season rather than switching to number 1. The number holds personal significance as it was previously used by Senna, with Antonelli stating that keeping it helps him stay humble and grounded.
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