Kimi Antonelli receives replacement towel from Kim Kardashian in Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, the Formula One leader, received a replacement towel from Kim Kardashian at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver had been humorously seeking the return of his original towel, which Kardashian had taken during the Monaco Grand Prix. Mercedes shared a video of Antonelli being given the new towel, embroidered with 'To Kimi from Kim', which he promptly put around his neck. Antonelli is aiming for his sixth consecutive win in the upcoming race.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads in the F1 standings ahead of the Barcelona race.
- •Kim Kardashian took Antonelli's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Mercedes shared a video of the towel handover in their garage.
- •Antonelli aims for his sixth straight win this Sunday.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Motor racing-'To Kimi from Kim': F1 leader Antonelli gets his towel back
"(This June 13 story has been repeated with no change to text) BARCELONA, June 13 (Reuters) - Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli's quest to recover a winner's towel swiped by Kim Kardashian at the
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