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F1 Champion Kimi Antonelli Won’t Use No. 1 in 2027: ‘It Went Extremely Badly’

F1 Champion Kimi Antonelli Won’t Use No. 1 in 2027: ‘It Went Extremely Badly’
Championships & Races · 23:33:59 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will not race with the number 1 in the 2027 season. The driver, who earned the right to use the champion's number after winning the title, said the experience "went extremely badly" when he previously used it. Antonelli will instead retain his regular race number for the upcoming campaign.

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