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F1 Rivals Share Friendly Moment at Goodwood
9 Sep
Summary
- Ferrari and Mercedes F1 team members were seen posing with Kimi Antonelli.
- The moment occurred at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Antonelli drove a Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed and unveiled an electric model.
Members of the Ferrari Formula 1 team were seen in a viral video sharing a moment with rival driver Kimi Antonelli at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This interaction offered a rare look at the friendly atmosphere within the F1 community off the track, contrasting with the intense rivalries on the circuit.
Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, was present at the event, participating in driving displays and unveiling the all-electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. The moment occurred amidst a season where both Mercedes and Ferrari are frontrunners in the Constructors' Championship.
Despite being Italian and having a strong fan base in Italy, a country where Ferrari is immensely popular, Antonelli was seen interacting cordially with the Ferrari team. The video, initially shared on Instagram, was humorously captioned by Mercedes as a fan interaction, playfully tagging Ferrari.
Social media users reacted to the video, with many speculating about Antonelli potentially joining Ferrari in the future or embracing the idea that 'everyone is a Ferrari fan.' The light-hearted exchange highlights the sportsmanship that can exist beyond the competitive arena.
