Kimi Antonelli probably did not expect a towel to become one of the biggest talking points from the Monaco Grand Prix. However, that is exactly what happened after a viral clip appeared to show Kim Kardashian taking the young Mercedes driver’s towel and using it to wipe her forehead after the race. The moment spread rapidly across social media, with fans joking about the unexpected interaction. Instead of ignoring the attention, the Mercedes Formula One team decided to have some fun with it. The team shared a light-hearted video featuring Kimi Antonelli and teammate George Russell, turning the viral moment into a joke that fans immediately understood.
Mercedes F1 team and George Russell joke about Kimi Antonelli’s missing towel
In the clip, Kimi Antonelli looks confused about the missing towel and tries to figure out where it went. George Russell says he has not seen it either. The video ends with Antonelli washing his hands but finding no towel to dry them, leaving him puzzled once again. The playful response made it clear that Mercedes was enjoying the online buzz rather than taking it seriously. The short skit was Mercedes’ way of responding to the viral video that got fans talking after the Monaco Grand Prix. While Kimi Antonelli and George Russell act as if they have no idea where the towel disappeared, many fans already knew what the joke was referring to.
A widely shared video appeared to show Kim Kardashian taking Antonelli’s white towel after the race. She then used it to pat her forehead while standing in the paddock area. The clip quickly gained attention online and sparked thousands of reactions from Formula One fans. The Mercedes video did not directly mention Kim Kardashian, but the reference was obvious. Fans flooded the comments section, enjoying the team’s sense of humor and the playful way it handled the situation.
Kim Kardashian attends Monaco Grand Prix to support Lewis Hamilton
Kim Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix alongside her sister Khloé Kardashian. The pair were there to support Lewis Hamilton, who recently spoke publicly about their relationship for the first time. Lewis Hamilton said, “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support.” Hamilton and Kardashian have reportedly been together for around four months after romance rumors first surfaced in February 2026. Despite all the attention surrounding the towel incident, Kimi Antonelli did not appear bothered by it, and Mercedes turned the entire situation into a joke that kept Formula One fans entertained.
