Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli says 'my 2027 preparation starts now'
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli, the youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20, is treating the final races of the season as the start of his campaign to retain the title in 2027.
- Antonelli secured the championship in Mexico City last weekend and is preparing for his first post-title race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, emphasizing the importance of finishing the season strong.
- He paid tribute to the late Ayrton Senna by visiting Senna's family property and wearing a special helmet design at Interlagos.
- Antonelli described his championship win as surreal and cherished the moment when fellow drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen lifted him on their shoulders during the podium celebration.
- He expressed gratitude towards Hamilton and Verstappen for the gesture, calling it a special and genuine moment in his career.
