Kim Kardashian gifts Kimi Antonelli towel after Lewis

Kimi Antonelli has obtained an uncommon present from Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton’s girlfriend.

Antonelli is dominating at the summit of the Drivers’ Championship standings, having secured 5 consecutive Formula One victories. No driver has ever claimed 5 straight wins without capturing the world title, with most consultants backing the Italian for championship success. His most latest triumph got here in Monaco the place he maintained his composure throughout a turbulent afternoon to assert his maiden P1 end in the principality.

The actuality tv character used it to dab her face, and the incident grew to become a viral sensation on-line when followers found whose towel it was.

Hamilton was questioned about the incident during the pre-Barcelona press convention, however the Brit appeared uncomfortable when requested. He said, “His towel? … I don’t really know anything about it, so… [Laughs].”

Mercedes seized on the dialogue by releasing a humorous video on its social media platform, through which Antonelli looked for his towel. However, it appears he want look no additional, as a bundle arrived in the Mercedes storage for the younger driver from Kardashian herself.

It was a pristine white towel, with the message “to Kimi from Kim” emblazoned on it. A gracious gesture from Hamilton’s accomplice. Antonelli will likely be hoping it serves as an excellent luck appeal heading into this weekend’s Barcelona Grand Prix, as he targets a sixth consecutive victory.

Speaking before the race, the 19-year-old said, “Last year I would doubt a lot myself, especially during that difficult period in Europe. This year it’s a different story and you mature a lot after one year in F1 not only as a driver but also as a person.

“Last yr during the troublesome interval, I bought to know myself better. Considering how dangerous it was in the second, I’m very grateful it occurred because it made me develop loads and taught me loads about myself. This yr I have never been questioning or doubting myself.”

He went on to say, “Quite a bit has modified. The yr of experience itself performed a large position – making your personal experiences, understanding what is nice and never good for you during the weekend and out of doors the weekend.

“The experience, being able to come back into the weekend and having done it the year before plays a massive difference. You know better the track evolution and so on and you are able to balance your energies in a better way so you feel better in the car in terms of energy.”