# Kimi Antonelli: 2027 Preparation Starts Now

> F1 champion Kimi Antonelli says his 2027 title defense begins immediately after securing 2026 championship.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli: 2027 Preparation Starts Now · Motorsport
- Summary: F1 champion Kimi Antonelli says his 2027 title defense begins immediately after securing 2026 championship.
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, mercedes, 2026 championship, 2027 preparation, senna family, ferris bueller day off, nessun dorma, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli-my-2027-preparation-starts-now-after-f1-title-triumph/10871954
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-11-06T09:42:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, f1, mercedes, 2026 championship, 2027 preparation, senna family, ferris bueller day off, nessun dorma, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli, F1's youngest champion, begins 2027 preparation after winning 2026 title with focus on maintaining intensity for next season.