Grande Kimi: A World Champion’s Day in Pictures

From a scooter in the pit lane to the shoulders of champions, Kimi Antonelli’s Mexico weekend gave us moments worth another look. Seven photographs, a few words, and one unforgettable celebration.

Kimi Antonelli raises both fists while standing on his Mercedes as the stadium screens celebrate his 2026 world championship.

A parking space with one qualification: world champion.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lift a smiling Kimi Antonelli onto their shoulders during the Mexico podium celebrations.

Some congratulations come with a handshake. These came with a lift.

Kimi Antonelli celebrates with cheering Mercedes team members, raising his fist beside an Italian flag.

One driver takes the title. A whole team gets to lose its voice.

Kimi Antonelli tilts his face upward with his eyes closed as confetti falls during his championship celebration.

For a moment, nothing left to chase. Just take it in.

Kimi Antonelli stands on a scooter in the Mexico pit lane, wearing his Mercedes race suit and a silver cooling vest.

The title is settled. His choice of transport can afford to be a little less competitive.

Kimi Antonelli holds an Italian flag behind his Mercedes beneath a screen reading “2026 FIA Formula 1 World Champion.”

No explanation needed.

An Italian flag rests above a Mercedes pit board reading “Grande Kimi! 2026 Champion.”

Twenty years old. Already Grande. Congratulations, Kimi. Well deserved—and here’s to more days like this.

Photography courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Media

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