Kim Kardashian has been playfully mocked by Formula 1 star Kimi Antonelli after a viral moment at the Monaco Grand Prix saw her take his towel to dab her face following a champagne spray.
The Viral Incident
The reality TV star attended the prestigious race over the weekend to support her boyfriend, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton. Accompanied by her sister Khloe, every move she made was closely watched by fans. One particular moment caught on camera showed Kardashian walking past a podium and picking up a towel to wipe her face and sunglasses after being sprayed with champagne. The towel had been left for Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who had just beaten Hamilton to first place.
Antonelli's Response
Light-heartedly addressing the incident, the Mercedes F1 team posted a TikTok video where Antonelli, 19, asked the camera: "I was wondering, have you seen my towel?" He then approached teammate George Russell, asking: "George, have you seen Kimi's towel?" Russell replied: "No." The clip shows Antonelli later washing his hands and repeating: "Hey, have you seen my towel?"
Social Media Frenzy
The video from Mercedes-AMG F1 quickly went viral, amassing over 4.4 million views and nearly 900,000 interactions within the first 19 hours. Fans embraced the joke, which added to the buzz surrounding Kardashian's F1 debut.
Other Stirring Moments
Kardashian also caused a stir when she ignored Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle during his grid walk. Brundle approached her politely, saying: "Kim, Martin Brundle from Sky F1, how are you today?" She glanced at him, smiled, and turned away without engaging. Brundle then told a bodyguard: "Don't push me, mate," as he tried unsuccessfully to secure an interview.
Lewis Hamilton's Comments
After the Grand Prix, Hamilton broke his silence about their relationship, stating: "It's amazing to have her come this weekend and have her support. My friends [in general]. It was an incredible turnout overall. I don't know what else to say. It's amazing to have good people around you and supporting you. And she does that for me every day."
