Kimi Antonelli celebrates F1 championship with Italian flag hair at Mercedes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, arrived at Mercedes' Brackley factory with his hair dyed in the colors of the Italian flag. The event, held this week, marked the team’s celebration of its successful season. Mercedes shared a video of Antonelli's visit, capturing the moment's lightheartedness alongside team principal Toto Wolff and driver George Russell. Antonelli, who became F1's youngest world champion at 20, had previously promised to dye his hair in advance of the celebration. He secured the drivers' championship title in Mexico and clinched a total of nine victories this season.
- •Kimi Antonelli dyed his hair green, white and red for his championship celebration.
- •Antonelli became F1’s youngest world champion at 20 years old.
- •Mercedes secured the constructors' title earlier this month at Interlagos.
- •He won nine races this season, showcasing his dominance.
- •The team celebrated at their Brackley headquarters this week.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory
- 8:55 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory
"Kimi Antonelli has kept his word. Mercedes' new world champion arrived at the team's Brackley factory this week with his hair dyed green, white and red, the colours of the Italian flag, as the team celebrated its successful season at its headquarters. Mercedes posted a video of the moment on social media on Wednesday, showing Antonelli meeting members of the team to laughter, with Toto Wolff ...Keep reading
"The new world champion turned up at Brackley with green, white and red hair as Mercedes celebrated its title double with staff
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 8:55 PMKimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory
The new world champion turned up at Brackley with green, white and red hair as Mercedes celebrated its title double with staff
- Motorsport.comNov 11, 2026, 8:55 PMKimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory
Kimi Antonelli has kept his word. Mercedes' new world champion arrived at the team's Brackley factory this week with his hair dyed green, white and red, the colours of the Italian flag, as the team celebrated its successful season at its headquarters. Mercedes posted a video of the moment on social media on Wednesday, showing Antonelli meeting members of the team to laughter, with Toto Wolff ...Keep reading
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