The Formula 1 paddock has witnessed a funny episode between famous personality Kim Kardashian and young Italian Mercedes driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. This story, which has caused several laughs, was reignited during the Singapore Grand Prix event of 2026.
Kardashian, who was present to support Lewis Hamilton from Scuderia Ferrari, referred again to a previous incident that captivated the audience. When she encountered Antonelli on the Singapore Airlines red carpet, she laughed while recalling her peculiar story, saying: “Nooo, Kimi, I don’t dare touch your towel this time”.
The birth of ‘Towel-Gate’
The funny incident, known as ‘Towel-Gate’, began during the Monaco Grand Prix last June. After Antonelli’s victory, Kardashian was seen accidentally grabbing his official podium towel. The images show how, innocently, she used it to wipe her forehead before leaving with it.
Quickly, the Mercedes team took advantage of the situation, creating a hilarious video of Antonelli searching for his towel in the paddock. In a charming twist, two weeks later, Kardashian decided to make amends and surprised Antonelli with a new personalized towel. The driver’s reaction was captured in a widely shared video on social media.
Contrasting results in Singapore
While the interaction on the red carpet was full of smiles, the race result was very different for both drivers. Antonelli achieved a great performance, finishing in third place, thereby maintaining his large advantage in the championship. In contrast, Hamilton suffered a strategic error that caused him to fall to sixth place, frustrating his expectations.
With Antonelli about to take the lead in the world championship at the imminent United States Grand Prix in Austin, it remains to be seen if Kardashian will travel to Texas to make sure her new friend’s towel doesn’t get lost again.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
