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F1 Drivers Antonelli and Russell Poke Fun at Kim Kardashian's Monaco Towel Incident
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F1 Drivers Antonelli and Russell Poke Fun at Kim Kardashian's Monaco Towel Incident

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Formula 1 drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell humorously referenced Kim Kardashian taking a towel from the Monaco Grand Prix winner's podium.
  • Kardashian was seen taking the towel meant for the first-place finisher, causing a stir on social media.
  • The Mercedes drivers created a viral video skit mocking the incident, which garnered millions of views.

The Monaco Grand Prix weekend provided more than just on-track action; it delivered a viral moment involving reality TV star Kim Kardashian and a misplaced towel. Kardashian, present to support her partner Lewis Hamilton, drew significant attention after being filmed in the winner's area. Following the race, she was seen taking the towel designated for the first-place champion and using it to wipe her sunglasses, an act captured on video and widely shared across social media platforms. This incident sparked a mix of amusement and controversy among Formula 1 fans. Seizing on the online buzz, Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell joined the trend with a lighthearted video. Their skit, posted on Instagram, humorously questions the whereabouts of the now-famous towel. Antonelli feigns concern, asking if anyone has seen his towel, while Russell denies any knowledge. The playful exchange, implicitly referencing Kardashian's actions, quickly resonated with the F1 community, racking up millions of views and becoming a memorable, albeit unusual, highlight of the event.

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— George RussellRussell responds to a question about Antonelli's missing towel in the viral video.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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