Kim Kardashian has unexpectedly found herself at the center of Formula One gossip after a viral moment involving Monaco Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli.
The reality star was spotted using a towel that reportedly belonged to the young Mercedes driver following Sunday’s race, sparking a flood of reactions online.
Kardashian, who recently went Instagram official with Lewis Hamilton, appeared to grab the towel while walking near the podium area, using it to wipe her face as cameras rolled.
The moment quickly exploded across social media — and now Antonelli himself has joined the joke.
Kimi Antonelli Responds With Viral Video
Following his Monaco victory, Antonelli teamed up with Mercedes to poke fun at the now-viral incident.
In a humorous video shared online, the 19-year-old driver can be seen asking: “I was wondering have you seen my towel?”
He later turns to teammate George Russell and asks: “George, have you seen Kimi’s towel?”
Russell replies: “No?” before Antonelli jokingly searches elsewhere while washing his hands in a fountain.
The clip instantly went viral, collecting hundreds of thousands of likes as fans flooded the comments with jokes.
“Keeping up with Kimi?” one person joked, while another wrote: “Netflix is already making a three-episode documentary about this towel.”
Fans Split Over Kardashian’s Actions
Despite the playful response from Mercedes, the clip involving Kardashian has divided viewers online.
Some criticized the SKIMS founder for allegedly taking something that wasn’t hers.
“So it’s just a towel sitting there and she grabs it without asking?” one viewer wrote. “The entitlement is wild.”
Another commented: “This is honestly rude. I can’t imagine just taking someone else’s towel like that.”
However, others rushed to defend Kardashian, arguing she may have been given permission by someone nearby.
“Did nobody notice the guy literally gesture for her to take it?” one fan argued. “People are making this way bigger than it is.”
Hamilton Also Breaks Silence On Kardashian Romance
The towel incident wasn’t the only reason Kardashian made headlines during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
Lewis Hamilton also spoke publicly about Kardashian after months of romance rumors surrounding the pair.
“It’s amazing to have her here this weekend and have her support,” Hamilton said after the race.
“It’s amazing to have good people around you and supporting you. And she does that for me every day.”
The comments marked one of Hamilton’s clearest public acknowledgements yet regarding their relationship.
Kimi’s Star Continues To Rise
While the towel drama may have stolen some attention online, Antonelli’s success on the track continues to turn heads across Formula One.
The teenage Mercedes driver has already secured five Grand Prix victories since making his debut in 2025, cementing himself as one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars.
And thanks to one missing towel, he may now have another viral moment to add to his growing reputation.
