F1 champion Kimi Antonelli reveals Ayrton Senna tribute ahead of Brazilian GP

5 Nov 2026 • 7:32 PM MYT
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F1 champion Kimi Antonelli reveals Ayrton Senna tribute ahead of Brazilian GP

  • Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest world champion after securing third place in Mexico City to wrap up the title with four races remaining.
  • The 20-year-old Italian arrived in Sao Paulo to pay tribute to his idol Ayrton Senna, posing alongside Senna's family inside the late driver's 1986 Lotus.
  • Antonelli will wear a special commemorative helmet during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to mark 35 years since Senna's first home victory in Brazil.
  • Despite winning the title and earning the right to use the number one next season, Antonelli will retain number 12 in honour of Senna.
  • Mercedes can secure the constructors' championship this weekend if Antonelli and teammate George Russell outscore Ferrari by three points or more.

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