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How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight

Formula 1's latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan. Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Italia, giving the Mercedes driver a long standing ovation. Antonelli is always there to honour ...

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Formula 1's latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan. Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Italia, giving the Mercedes driver a long standing ovation. Antonelli is always there to honour ...

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  • What changed: Formula 1's latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan. Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Italia, giving the Mercedes driver a long standing ovation. Antonelli is always there to honour .
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, or Imola archive for more context.

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Source
Autosport
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), Ayrton Senna (Bio & Records), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari

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