Kim Kardashian found herself, much to her dismay, at the center of a joke that went viral in the world of Formula 1. The source of this comical moment: a towel, picked up by Kim during the Monaco Grand Prix. An innocuous scene that quickly set social media ablaze, before inspiring a humorous response from the Mercedes team.<\/p>\n
Present in Monaco to support driver Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian approached the podium area after the race on June 7th. There, a video captured her picking up a white towel, placed near the podium and intended, according to several media outlets, for the race winner. After wiping her face and sunglasses with it, Kim Kardashian left with the towel. The footage, shared online, quickly garnered millions of views, eliciting reactions ranging from amusement to annoyance from internet users.<\/p>\n
Rather than taking offense, the Mercedes team and its drivers (Kimi Antonelli and George Russell) chose to laugh it off. Just days before the Barcelona Grand Prix, the team released a lighthearted video<\/a> depicting a mock investigation: Kimi Antonelli is seen searching high and low for his missing towel. "I was wondering... have you seen my towel?"<\/em> he asks, before turning to his teammate George Russell, who simply replies , "No."<\/em> The video concludes with a nod to the famous Kim Kardashian photo. The skit delighted fans, many of whom praised the team's sense of self-deprecation.<\/p>\n Widely shared, the video racked up millions of views in just a few days. In the comments, users applauded the quick thinking and humor of Mercedes' social media team, with many even calling for a raise for its creator. Far from sparking controversy, the clip ultimately helped to defuse the incident, transforming it into a lighthearted running gag.<\/p>\n Beyond the anecdote, the Monaco Grand Prix will be remembered above all for a sporting achievement. At 19 years old, Italian Kimi Antonelli became the youngest winner in the history of the Monaco Grand Prix. This victory, his fifth of the season, consolidates his lead in the world championship. It serves as a reminder that, despite the buzz surrounding his towel, he was the one who ultimately had the last word \u2013 and the last smile.<\/p>\n Between on-track exploits and social media jokes, the Monaco Grand Prix delivered a weekend full of surprises. As for Kim Kardashian, she unwittingly fueled one of the most talked-about moments of the Formula 1 season. 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Our approach: listening to what stars say about their bodies<\/h2>\n
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What you\u2019ll find in the Celebrities section<\/h2>\n
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How can you follow celebrity news without comparing yourself?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: listening to what stars say about their bodies<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is body shaming?<\/h3>\n
What is body dysmorphia?<\/h3>\n
Why do celebrities\u2019 stories about their bodies matter?<\/h3>\n