Antonelli says he brought a joking culture to Mercedes

F1 champion Kimi Antonelli says he introduced a joking culture in the Mercedes garage. He told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he enjoys hugs and physical contact. His colleagues were initially rather reserved, he recalled, but now come to him for hugs; he said that change may be what he is proudest of.

Antonelli said he has enjoyed playing pranks since childhood, citing cakes pushed into faces at birthdays and light teasing. He also described himself as something of the team's joker.