Kimi Antonelli keeps winning trophy from first F1 victory
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, confirmed he retains the original winner's trophy from his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. In a feature with GQ Magazine, Antonelli showcased the trophy he received during the podium ceremony. The gesture by Mercedes is noted as a special exception in Formula 1, where it is typical for teams to keep such trophies. The significance of Antonelli's win marks a significant milestone in his career as he establishes himself in the sport.
- •Antonelli wins his first Formula 1 race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
- •Mercedes allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy.
- •The gesture is uncommon in Formula 1.
- •Antonelli discussed the trophy in a GQ Magazine feature.
- 1:12 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
"Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory. Speaking to GQ Magazine in a 10 Things F1 Driver Kimi Antonelli Can’t Live Without feature, the Italian showed the original trophy he received on the podium following his breakthrough win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. In F1, it is standard practice ...Keep reading
"Kimi Antonelli has revealed Mercedes let him keep the original trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 1:12 PMKimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory. Speaking to GQ Magazine in a 10 Things F1 Driver Kimi Antonelli Can’t Live Without feature, the Italian showed the original trophy he received on the podium following his breakthrough win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. In F1, it is standard practice ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:12 PMKimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
Kimi Antonelli has revealed Mercedes let him keep the original trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
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