Mercedes mechanics target Kimi Antonelli with whipped cream at Italian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Mercedes Formula 1 team initiated a prank against Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on Wednesday. During a media event, mechanics approached the driver and covered him in whipped cream. The team members involved wore protective ponchos to shield themselves during the encounter. This incident follows a series of pranks exchanged between the Brackley-based squad and the current championship leader. Antonelli recently celebrated his 20th birthday on 25 August. The team continues its preparation for the upcoming race weekend at the Monza circuit.
- •Mercedes mechanics pranked Kimi Antonelli with whipped cream at Monza.
- •The incident occurred on Wednesday during media day at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli turned 20 years old on 25 August.
- •The prank is part of an ongoing exchange between Antonelli and the Mercedes team.
- 5:15 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli hit with Mercedes revenge prank at Italian GP
"The prank war between Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes has continued at the Italian Grand Prix. The Brackley outfit has taken its revenge on the current championship leader, attacking Antonelli with whipped cream during media day at Monza. Antonelli, who celebrated his 20th birthday on 25 August, was caught off guard in the paddock when mechanics, wearing protective ponchos to avoid the ...Keep reading
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