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Kimi Antonelli Rejects No.1 for 2027 F1 Season if He Wins 2026 Title

Kimi Antonelli Rejects No.1 for 2027 F1 Season if He Wins 2026 Title
Championships & Races · 06:43:30 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed he will not switch to the No.1 car for the 2027 Formula 1 season even if he clinches the 2026 championship. The reigning champion traditionally has the option to adopt the No.1 designation for the following year, but Antonelli said he prefers to retain his current race number.

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