Kimi Antonelli chooses Ayrton Senna's number 12 in F1 debut

Kimi Antonelli, during his recent appearance on the Significant Figures podcast, explained his choice of the number 12 for his Formula 1 career with Mercedes. The number holds significant emotional weight as it belonged to Ayrton Senna, who captured his first world championship with it in 1988. Antonelli grew up influenced by Senna and considers himself inspired by the legendary driver. Although he had to forgo number 12 in Formula 2 due to team regulations, he reclaimed it upon joining F1. For Antonelli, the number serves as a motivational symbol and a reminder of his racing roots.

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