Kimi Antonelli arrived in the Silverstone Formula 1 paddock wearing a brand‑new blue uniform, the same one adopted by the entire Mercedes team. In his hands, he proudly carried a scale model of the famous Blue Wonder, the historic vehicle built by the Stuttgart manufacturer as a one‑off in the 1950s to transport its grand prix cars. It serves as the emblem of Mercedes’ new retro merchandise collection, inspired by the iconic Rennwagen Schnelltransporter.
It is immediately clear how relaxed Antonelli feels. The championship pressure that many expected to weigh on his rookie season has so far remained at a distance. For the first time since he first put on a helmet and race suit, Kimi already knows where he will be racing next year, a new situation for him as well.
