Kimi Antonelli turned heads upon his arrival at the Mercedes factory in Brackley, sporting a bold new look that paid tribute to a racing icon. The newly crowned Formula 1 world champion fulfilled his promise to dye his hair in the Italian tricolore colors to celebrate his maiden championship victory.
The 20-year-old Italian secured his world title with four races remaining following a stellar performance at the Mexico City GP. By doing so, he became the youngest-ever F1 world champion and the first Italian to claim the title in 73 years. His choice of hairstyle was a nod to his childhood hero, Valentino Rossi, who famously debuted a red, white, and green hair color back in 1998.
Mercedes shared the moment on social media as the team staff welcomed the champion with cheers. Reflecting on his decision before the reveal, Antonelli told La Gazzetta dello Sport, "I’ve got 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 celebration at the factory follows Mercedes' recent success in securing the constructors' world championship title during the Brazilian GP. The team is now shifting its focus toward the final triple-header of the 2026 season, which will see the paddock travel to Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi for the closing stages of the campaign.
Discussing his post-title rewards, Antonelli emphasized his grounded nature. "My parents have always tried to teach me the value of money. I’m not someone who has expensive hobbies. I have my simulator at home, so I have fun with that. I don’t need to go shopping. I spend money on food, things for the house, fuel, and then I buy myself some new tracks to drive on the simulator. Let’s say that what my parents have to keep an eye on me about is cars, because there are a couple I’d really like to buy. So I think I’ll treat myself to one for winning the title," he concluded.
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