Kim Kardashian Sends Personalized Towel to F1 Rookie Kimi Antonelli After Monaco Mix‑up

At the Monaco Grand Prix, reality star Kim Kardashian accidentally took a towel intended for Mercedes‑Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli while wiping her face, sparking a viral social‑media controversy. The incident was highlighted by a video that showed the 19‑year‑old driver searching for his missing towel.

A few days later, during the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix, Kardashian sent Antonelli a new white towel embroidered with the message “To Kimi from Kim”. Antonelli accepted the gift, draping it around his neck and replying, “Thank you Kim”. Mercedes‑AMG posted a light‑hearted video of Antonelli repeatedly asking, “Where is my towel?” which further amplified the story. The episode also drew attention to Kardashian’s relationship with seven‑time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who was present at Monaco supporting the driver.

The towel gesture was portrayed by the parties as a friendly resolution to the earlier misunderstanding, turning a brief viral mishap into a moment of goodwill within the Formula 1 paddock.