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The new champion of “Formula 1” dyed his hair in the colors of the flag of Italy

20-year-old Antonelli after winning the championship title promised to dye his hair in the colors of the national flag and came with a new hairstyle in the office of Mercedes. He is the first Italian F1 champion in 73 years

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The new champion of “Formula 1” dyed his hair in the colors of the flag of Italy

Italian Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who won the championship title in Formula 1 ahead of schedule, published a photo on Instagram (owned by Meta, the company is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) with a new hairstyle in the colors of the Italian flag.

20-year-old Antonelli on November 2 became the first in 73 years the Italian champion of “Formula 1” (after Alberto Ascari), prematurely securing the title at the Mexican Grand Prix. He also became the youngest champion in the history of “royal races”.

After the victory in Mexico, Antonelli promised to dye his hair. With a new hairstyle, he came to the Mercedes office. As noted by La Repubblica, team leader Toto Wolff unexpectedly could not find words.

Mercedes won the Constructors’ Cup for the first time in five years.

The next Formula 1 race will be held in Las Vegas (USA) on November 21.

Source: РБК ↗

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