F1 star Kimi Antonelli playfully trolls Kim Kardashian as Monaco GP towel mix-up video goes viral

MONTE CARLO, MONACO: Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli, known for his playful pranks and mischievous nature as the youngest Mercedes driver on the grid, is going viral for a short reel. In the clip, the Italian can be seen washing his hands while casually asking, "Hey, have you seen my towel?"

The seemingly innocent remark appears to reference the viral Monaco Grand Prix moment when Kim Kardashian accidentally picked up a towel that had been set aside for race winner Antonelli. While Kardashian has not publicly commented on the incident, the social media buzz surrounding the moment seems to have inspired Antonelli's light-hearted response.

Kimi Antonelli jokes about the viral Kim Kardashian towel Incident in a new clip

Antonelli is always up to something, and this time, the young Mercedes driver couldn't resist having a little fun with the viral Monaco GP towel incident involving Kardashian. While her grabbing of the race winner's towel appeared completely unintentional, Antonelli seemed to acknowledge the moment with a subtle joke of his own.

In a five-second video shared by Mercedes, Antonelli is seen casually washing his hands. As the camera approaches him, the 19-year-old asks, "Have you seen my towel?" without mentioning anyone by name.

Mercedes' social media team also leaned into the joke, creating a playful recap video centered around the "missing" towel. This isn't the first time Antonelli has showcased his playful side. The Italian pro has built a reputation for participating in funny social media content, pulling pranks on Mercedes teammate George Russell, and taking part in other light-hearted team challenges.

Why was Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix?

With Antonelli’s playful viral video about the “missing towel” still circulating online, attention around the Grand Prix has only intensified. The Mercedes driver’s light-hearted clip has added a fresh layer to an already chaotic weekend of celebrity-fueled headlines.

But even as Antonelli’s joke trends across social media, much of the spotlight remains fixed on Kardashian’s unexpected presence at the paddock. Her appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix quickly became one of the most talked-about storylines of the event, with fans questioning what brought the reality star to Formula One’s most glamorous race weekend.

Speculation has largely centered on her rumored relationship with Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton. The pair have been linked on and off since Coachella earlier this year, and their repeated sightings together at Monaco only added fuel to ongoing romance rumors.

From Hamilton acknowledging Kardashian’s presence during the weekend to moments that fans interpreted as playful and affectionate exchanges, social media has been busy dissecting every interaction. Neither Kardashian nor Hamilton has confirmed the relationship publicly, but their growing visibility together continues to keep speculation alive.