Kimi Antonelli shares emotional moment with father after Spanish GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Kimi Antonelli celebrated his eighth Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026. After finishing the race, Antonelli parked his Mercedes and shared an emotional moment with his father, Marco Antonelli, who greeted him with a red carnation. This touching exchange has resonated with fans, leading to it going viral on social media. The victory solidifies Antonelli's reputation as a rising star in Formula 1.
- •Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth win in Formula 1.
- •The moment with his father occurred after the race on September 13, 2026.
- •Marco Antonelli presented a red carnation to celebrate the victory.
- •The heartfelt exchange quickly gained attention online.
- 9:11 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli's "precious" moment with father goes viral after Spanish GP win
"A moment shared between Kimi Antonelli and his father, Marco Antonelli, has gone viral after the Mercedes driver celebrated his eighth Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix. After the Italian driver parked his Mercedes machinery on the grid, he went to celebrate with his team. Standing at the front of the barriers was his father, holding a red carnation ready to give to his son. As he handed ...Keep reading
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