Kimi Antonelli has officially honored the vow he made earlier this season. The newly crowned world champion arrived at the Mercedes factory in Brackley this week sporting hair dyed in the green, white, and red of the Italian flag. The festive appearance served as a lighthearted celebration for the entire staff following the team's dominant campaign.
In a video shared by the team, the atmosphere was filled with laughter as the young champion was greeted by teammate George Russell and team principal Toto Wolff. The trio shared a moment of levity, enjoying the champion's vibrant new look amidst the professional environment of the team headquarters.
Antonelli had previously teased the idea, stating, "I have the cans! Now I just have to decide whether to do it this weekend or maybe wait until next week when I go to the factory in Brackley and have to speak in front of all the employees. It would be fun to turn up there with dyed hair."
The season has been nothing short of historic for the Italian driver. By clinching the drivers' title in Mexico, he became the youngest F1 world champion at 20, marking Italy's first titleholder since Alberto Ascari in 1953. His nine grand prix victories this year have solidified his place among the sport's elite.
While the team celebrated securing their first constructors' championship since 2021 at Interlagos, the race itself proved challenging for Antonelli. After spinning while leading following a transition to slick tires, he finished fifth. It was a rare race where a Mercedes car finished off the podium, a minor blip in an otherwise spectacular championship year.
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