Kimi Antonelli is officially the youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history, surpassing the long-held record set by Sebastian Vettel by a staggering three years.
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver secured his championship victory with a third place finish at Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix with the Italian’s points tally of 380 unsurpassable with three races to spare.
On the podium to celebrate both his third place finish in the race and his triumphant season overall, Antonelli was seen sporting an IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41.
IWC, of course, sponsor the Mercedes team, making it only appropriate that the watch is Mercedes themed.
Released back in 2022, the watch comes in a 41mm titanium case with a jet black dial with Mercedes green hourmarkers and hands as well as the chronograph counters. The strap is also that matching unique shade of green.
The vivid watch is not at the pricier end of IWC’s range, retailing for £7,400.
Formula 1 has a long history with the world of luxury watches and TAG Heuer recently annoucned that they are going to be the title sponsor of next year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
TAG, who have previously been the title sponsor of the Monaco Grand Prix and the Spanish Grand Prix, and are currently a major partner of the Red Bull team, have been associated with Formula 1 for decades, sponsoring the likes of Aryton Senna.
“For TAG Heuer to be title partner for the 2027 British Grand Prix is an honour and a privilege for us. As one of the most storied tracks on the calendar, and the location of the first ever official Formula 1 race more than 75 years ago, it is also located in one of the key markets for TAG Heuer today making it all the more of a moment for us to celebrate the incredible relationship between our maison and motorsport,” said Béatrice Goasglas, CEO of TAG Heuer in a statement.
The company also have a strong history with Silverstone itself, creating the Heuer Silverstone in 1974, inspired by the iconic racing track and the history of British motorsport with the watch serving as a successor to the Monaco.
It has not yet been confirmed what the sponsorship will entail for watch fans but there will be fingers crossed for a new model, especially if it’s a relaunch of the Silverstone, which last received an update in 2010 with a limited edition run.
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