F1 fans speculate masked figure in Barcelona is Kimi Antonelli
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
During the first practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, a masked figure in the grandstands has led Formula 1 fans to believe it is Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader did not participate in FP1 as he was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti according to team requirements. The incident has sparked discussions among fans on social media, while the session continues. Further updates may emerge as the event progresses and other sessions unfold.
- •Masked figure spotted during FP1 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- •Kimi Antonelli was replaced by Frederik Vesti in the session.
- •The figure's identity has not been confirmed.
- •Fans actively discussing the sighting on social media.
- 12:49 PMMotorsport.com — F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
- 4:07 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Fans convinced masked 'Spider-Man' figure in Barcelona was Kimi Antonelli
"Formula 1 has released behind-the-scenes footage confirming what eagle-eyed fans had suspected on Friday: that Kimi Antonelli had sneaked into the Barcelona grandstands, hiding behind a Spider-Man mask and a Mercedes hoodie. While the Italian driver sat out of the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow reserve driver Frederik Vesti an outing, cameras panned ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 fans are convinced that a masked figure spotted in the grandstands during the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was an undercover Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti in FP1 as part of the rookie driver requirements for each team. As the cameras panned to someone in the crowd wearing a ...Keep reading
"F1 has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli was the masked "Spider-Man" figure spotted watching FP1 from the Barcelona grandstands
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 12:49 PMF1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
Formula 1 has released behind-the-scenes footage confirming what eagle-eyed fans had suspected on Friday: that Kimi Antonelli had sneaked into the Barcelona grandstands, hiding behind a Spider-Man mask and a Mercedes hoodie. While the Italian driver sat out of the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow reserve driver Frederik Vesti an outing, cameras panned ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:49 PMF1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
F1 has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli was the masked "Spider-Man" figure spotted watching FP1 from the Barcelona grandstands
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 4:07 PMF1 Fans convinced masked 'Spider-Man' figure in Barcelona was Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 fans are convinced that a masked figure spotted in the grandstands during the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was an undercover Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti in FP1 as part of the rookie driver requirements for each team. As the cameras panned to someone in the crowd wearing a ...Keep reading
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