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Kimi Antonelli: 2027 Preparation Starts Now
F1 champion Kimi Antonelli says his 2027 title defense begins immediately after securing 2026 championship.
In brief
F1 champion Kimi Antonelli says his 2027 title defense begins immediately after securing 2026 championship. Kimi Antonelli, F1's youngest champion, begins 2027 preparation after winning 2026 title with focus on maintaining intensity for next season. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Kimi Antonelli's title triumph
Kimi Antonelli won his record-breaking F1 world championship after four whirlwind days of celebrations.
“life moves pretty fast. if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it”
Senna family tribute
Antonelli attended a special gathering with the Senna family to pay tribute to his childhood hero.
“the first song was very emotional for me because it was a song that my grandfather always used to listen to”
Emotional tribute
Antonelli shared tears after hearing Nessun Dorma, his grandfather's favorite song at the Senna tribute.
“i think he would be very proud”
2027 preparation starts
Antonelli vowed to begin 2027 title defense preparation immediately after finishing 2026 season.
“my 2027 preparation starts now”
Championship focus
Antonelli emphasized maintaining intensity for 2027 while finishing 2026 season strongly.
“it's going to be important to finish the season strong in order to gain confidence ahead of 2027”
2027 strategy
Antonelli plans to balance relaxed driving with championship intensity for next season.
“of course more relaxed but not too much”
The short version
Kimi Antonelli, F1's youngest champion, begins 2027 preparation after winning 2026 title with focus on maintaining intensity for next season.
