Formula 1 Champion Kimi Antonelli Declines No. 1 Car Number
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Al Jazeera
Formula 1 Drivers' champion Kimi Antonelli has decided against switching to the No. 1 car for the upcoming season, opting instead to retain his current No. 12. Antonelli secured the title to become the youngest Drivers' champion in Formula 1 history. The choice departs from the traditional practice where reigning champions adopt the No. 1 designation.
Why it matters
The decision allows the young driver to maintain his personal racing identity rather than adopting the traditional champion's number on the grid.
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