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Antonelli shuns number one on car, 'staying humble'
Kimi Antonelli confirmed he will not use the number one on his car in 2026, saying keeping number 12 will be important for "staying humble" as reigning world champion.

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Hamilton: Kimi's title the 'highlight of my year'
Lewis Hamilton has said watching his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli win his first world championship was the "highlight" of his Formula 1 season.


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Antonelli is F1 champion. So where is his trophy?

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Car washes, pub trips and pranks: How Kimi Antonelli is staying grounded on brink of F1 history

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How Kimi Antonelli can win F1 title at Mexico City GP -- or why he may already be champion

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- Hamilton: Kimi's title the 'highlight of my year'
- Antonelli shuns number one on car, 'staying humble'
- Russell: More bad days than good this season
- F1 assures teams Middle East races will go ahead
- Wolff hails Antonelli: 'Role model for modern F1'
- Hamilton slams Leclerc: 'Do or die mentality'
- Wolff: Russell faces 'catastrophic moment'
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