Kimi Antonelli prefers to avoid F1 championship celebration talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver, expressed his discomfort with discussing potential championship celebrations, citing superstition. Currently leading the Drivers’ Standings with 242 points, Antonelli has a 59-point advantage amid increased competition from teams like McLaren and Ferrari. Despite enjoying a dominant first half of the season, Mercedes faces pressure due to recent upgrades from rival teams. Antonelli will take a back-of-the-grid penalty for a power unit change at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix on September 6.
- •Antonelli leads the F1 Drivers' Standings with 242 points.
- •Mercedes faces strong competition from McLaren and Ferrari.
- •Antonelli expresses discomfort discussing championship celebrations.
- •He will start from the back of the grid at Monza.
- •11 races remain in the current F1 season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Shuts Down F1 Championship Celebration Talk: “I Don’t Like This”
"Mercedes Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli revealed in a recent video that he was “very superstitious” about talking about a potential F1 championship celebration if he won the title this year. The 19-year-old currently leads the Drivers’ Standings with 242…
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