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Antonelli keeps number 12 for 2027
New F1 champion Antonelli will not use number one on his car next year.
In brief
New F1 champion Antonelli will not use number one on his car next year. F1 driver Antonelli will keep his number 12 for 2027 after winning world championship. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Antonelli's number choice
Antonelli will not use number one on his car next year.
Why he keeps number 12
He says it’s a special number for him and helps him stay grounded.
Superstition factor
He admits number one has never been good for him in past races.
Historical connection
He is first driver to win world championship with number 12 since Ayrton Senna.
In short
F1 driver Antonelli will keep his number 12 for 2027 after winning world championship.
