Kimi Antonelli starts 2027 championship preparations after F1 win
Fresh from clinching his record-breaking Formula 1 world title in Mexico City, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli arrived in Sao Paulo to state that his preparations for defending the championship in 2027 are already underway, according to geosuper.tv.
Antonelli Maintains Hectic Schedule After Securing World Championship
It has been a relentless week for the twenty-year-old Italian driver. After locking up the world driver’s championship during only his second season in the sport, Antonelli found himself hoisted onto the podium by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Motorsport.com reported that sponsor commitments in the Mexican capital quickly followed the podium celebrations. Antonelli then caught an overnight flight to Sao Paulo for a special gathering with the Senna family, paying homage to his childhood hero by sitting in a 1980s Lotus car.
Following a partner appearance arranged by Mercedes title sponsor Petronas, Antonelli faced the media at Interlagos. The sheer velocity of the post-title events left the young champion feeling overwhelmed. I had such a crazy sequence of events in these days,
Antonelli told reporters on Thursday. I won the championship, then spent time with the Senna family, which was already an incredible event. So, definitely I would have liked a bit more time to just sit down and reflect and realise what happened.
He admitted that the reality of his historic achievement has not fully registered. When the team handed him a special t-shirt, he stared at it in disbelief. The official moment of coronation awaits on December 12 at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony in Shanghai, where he will physically receive the world champion’s trophy. During the Mexico Grand Prix, F1 management, Mercedes, and the FIA orchestrated a tailored podium ceremony honoring Antonelli, which left the driver in tears.
Shifting Focus to Interlagos and the 2027 Campaign
Despite accumulated fatigue from a gruelling sequence of events, Antonelli set aside further personal celebrations to refocus on the track, with geosuper.tv noting that the driver intends to wear a specially designed helmet honoring Ayrton Senna this weekend at Interlagos. While the luxury of early dominance affords him freedom from championship pressure over the final four races, Antonelli insists his competitive hunger remains entirely intact.
I’m actually very excited to be here,
Antonelli said. It’s a good opportunity for me to, first of all, you know, try to finish the season on a top, but I also feel like that my 2027 preparation starts now.
Motorsport.com reported that the newly crowned champion plans to use the remaining events to build confidence for his upcoming title defense. Although he anticipates feeling more relaxed behind the wheel without the intense pressure of the championship fight, he emphasized the importance of maintaining his usual intensity. Mercedes still chases the constructors’ championship at Interlagos, giving the team an immediate target before the season closes.
I will not be as tense now that the championship is done, I think I will be able to enjoy the driving even more,
Antonelli said. But the important thing is not to be too relaxed. It’s still important to have the same intensity. Of course, we’ve still got the constructors’ championship to win and it will be very nice to clinch it this weekend.
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