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Youngest Monaco Winner Blames Kim Kardashian for Missing Towel

6/14/2026

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Antonelli Jokes

On June 11, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli posted an Instagram video joking that his cool-down towel vanished after Kim Kardashian used it.
Kimi Antonelli became the season’s youngest Monaco Grand Prix winner on June 7, 2026.
Lewis Hamilton hugged Kim Kardashian and praised her support at the post-race press conference.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas turned the Instagram clip into a playful skit after fans labeled the video a savage takedown.

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Antonelli Receives Towel

On June 12, F1’s Instagram posted a video of 19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving a towel with a pink bow and the note “To Kimi from Kim.”
Antonelli thanked the giver, saying “Thank you Kim!”
The towel was given before the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the first reconciliation after the Monaco podium mix-up.
Later at Barcelona, Antonelli wore the towel around his neck while riding a scooter.

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Kardashian Attends GP

Kim Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix paddock, marking her first Formula One appearance since confirming a relationship with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
The couple made their relationship Instagram official when Kardashian posted a photo of them cycling along a New York river.
Since early 2024 they have been photographed together at events such as the Super Bowl, Coachella, and a trip to Japan, showing sustained cross-industry exposure.

History

Historical Context

Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 World Championship made him Formula One’s first Black champion and sparked a surge of celebrity interest that linked the sport to pop culture. That crossover paved the way for today’s social-media moments, such as Mercedes-affiliated rookie Kimi Antonelli’s Instagram chat with Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix, reflecting a trend that began with Hamilton’s seven-title legacy.

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Antonelli Jokes

On June 11, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli posted an Instagram video joking that his cool-down towel vanished after Kim Kardashian used it.
Kimi Antonelli became the season’s youngest Monaco Grand Prix winner on June 7, 2026.
Lewis Hamilton hugged Kim Kardashian and praised her support at the post-race press conference.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas turned the Instagram clip into a playful skit after fans labeled the video a savage takedown.

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