A video going viral on social media reveals members of the Ferrari F1 workforce posing for a photograph with Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli, providing a uncommon glimpse of a second that followers wouldn’t usually get to see throughout a dwell F1 broadcast. The video highlights how workforce members can have their favourite drivers competing for rival groups, exhibiting that whereas the fiercest competitors takes place on the monitor, the broader F1 neighborhood stays pleasant and inclusive behind the scenes.
The video posted on Instagram is from the 2026 Goodwood Pageant of Pace, the place Kimi Antonelli drove the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed up the well-known Goodwood Hill. He additionally took to the stage to formally unveil the all-electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, giving followers a glimpse of Mercedes-AMG’s newest electrical efficiency mannequin.
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Notably, Mercedes and Ferrari occupy the highest two spots within the Constructors’ Championship, however off the monitor, they appear to share a pleasant relationship, particularly contemplating that Kimi Antonelli is Italian, like Ferrari, and has an enormous fan base in his residence nation.
Round 400,000 Tifosi have been current on the latest Italian Grand Prix to cheer for Ferrari. Nonetheless, with Ferrari unable to safe a win or podium end, the cheers shifted towards Antonelli, who gained the race after ranging from P19 on account of an influence unit penalty.
The video on Instagram captured a light-hearted second, whereas the commentators jokingly mentioned “flawed workforce,” and “name Toto,” Mercedes’ workforce principal.
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Mercedes didn’t maintain again from capitalizing on the chance to create a social media put up. The workforce tagged Ferrari and shared it with a humorous caption, which learn:

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Some customers within the feedback part have identified that Antonelli may transfer to Ferrari sooner or later, whereas some mentioned everyone seems to be a Ferrari fan. Some reactions are shared beneath:
One consumer wrote:
“Everyone seems to be a Ferrari fan – even Kimi!

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One consumer commented:
“Again to the roots

😍
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One consumer urged Antonelli will transfer to Ferrari sooner or later:
“I am certain sooner or later it is going to occur

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One other consumer wrote:
“Make your rival your largest fan

😂

🔥

👏
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One consumer commented:
“Everyone is a kimi fan”