Kimi Antonelli’s new look: how the Formula 1 champion is celebrating his title

Kimi Antonelli has kept his promise: the youngest Formula 1 world champion of all time has dyed his hair in the Italian national colours – just in time for the world championship celebrations at the Mercedes F1 facilities in Brackley and Brixworth. The surprise organised by team principal Toto Wolff, his team-mate George Russell and other Mercedes staff can be seen in a video released by the team.

The 20-year-old from Bologna had already brought the relevant colours with him to São Paulo, as he revealed to the *Gazzetta dello Sport*. “Now I just have to decide whether to do it this weekend or perhaps wait until next week, when I’ll be travelling to the factory in Brackley and have to speak in front of all the staff,” he explained.

Antonelli opted for the latter, as shown by the photos and videos from yesterday, Wednesday, when the team celebrated winning both world championship titles. The GP star, who became the first graduate of the Mercedes junior programme to clinch the overall title, said: “The fact that I’m standing here now as world champion is something I’m still trying to take in.”

Kimi Antonelli: Thanks to the whole Mercedes team

“I joined Mercedes at a young age and so many people have helped me along the way. Although there’s only one name on the Drivers’ World Championship trophy, you can’t achieve something like this on your own. Every time I get into the car, I’m aware of how many hours of work it took to give George and me the chance to prove ourselves. Coming to Brackley and Brixworth to celebrate with everyone who was involved is something very special,” continued the nine-time Grand Prix winner.

“This season has had some incredible moments, but it has also demanded a great deal from us. We’ve spurred each other on time and again and kept improving. I’m incredibly proud to be World Champion. But I’m just as proud that we’ve won the Constructors’ Championship together. Many thanks to everyone here, to my family and to everyone who has supported me along the way,” added the curly-haired driver.