Mercedes Formula 1 junior driver Kimi Antonelli fulfilled a promise to the team by appearing with newly dyed hair, according to a report from MotorBiscuit on Wednesday.
The Italian teenager, who is widely regarded as one of the sport's most promising talents, had reportedly made a commitment to the Mercedes organization that he would change his hair color if certain conditions were met. Details of the specific promise were not disclosed in the initial report.
Antonelli, 18, has been part of the Mercedes junior program since 2019 and currently competes in Formula 2 with Prema Racing. He won the Formula Regional European Championship in 2023 and the Formula 4 Italian Championship in 2022, establishing himself as a leading candidate for a future Formula 1 seat.
The lighthearted moment comes as Antonelli continues his development pathway toward a potential Formula 1 debut, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff having previously praised the young driver's progress and maturity.
