Antonelli pays tribute to Senna family during Brazil visit

Ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli spent a day in Brazil with the family of his childhood idol, Ayrton Senna. Accompanied by his father and Senna's nieces and nephew Bianca, Lalalli and Bruno Senna, the Italian sat in the cockpit of Senna's Lotus 98T, which carried the number 12 that Antonelli also uses.

Antonelli described the influence Senna had on him as extending beyond his victories and titles, pointing instead to the passion and heart Senna brought to the sport. He shared his thanks on Instagram, writing that the day was unforgettable and that he would carry the memories with him.