Andrea Kimi Antonelli - Speed Race F1

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KIMI ANTONELLI

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is an Italian driver and member of the Mercedes junior programme, considered one of the most promising prospects in motorsport. In 2024, he tested with Formula 1 single-seaters and was announced as a Mercedes driver for 2025.

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Italy

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25/08/2006

Bologna, Italy

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, born on 25 August 2006 in Bologna, Italy, is a racing driver who has rapidly risen through the ranks of motorsport. Son of Marco Antonelli, former driver and owner of the AKM Motorsport karting team, Kimi began his career in karting at the age of seven, standing out for his talent and achieving multiple titles in European competitions.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli began his motorsport career at the age of seven in karting, quickly standing out for his talent and driving skills. Born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006, he is the son of Marco Antonelli, former driver and owner of the AKM Motorsport team, which allowed him to be immersed in the world of motorsport from an early age. During his years in karting, Antonelli won multiple national and international championships, establishing himself as one of the greatest promises in motorsport. In 2019, at just 13 years old, he joined the Mercedes young driver program, receiving direct support from the German team. His transition to single-seaters was just as successful. In 2021, he made his debut in Italian Formula 4 and ADAC Formula 4, achieving impressive results. In 2022, he dominated both categories with the Prema team, winning both championships and demonstrating a quick adaptation to single-seaters. These early years of his career made clear his natural talent, determination and potential to reach Formula 1.

2024

Andrea Kimi Antonelli began his Formula 1 career in the 2024 season as a member of the Mercedes team. On 30 August 2024, during free practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Antonelli replaced George Russell in the first session. However, his debut was cut short after ten minutes due to an accident at the Parabolica curve, where he lost control and collided with the barriers. Despite the magnitude of the impact, Antonelli did not suffer serious injuries and reported that he was physically fine. This incident did not affect the team's confidence in his potential. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff backed Antonelli, highlighting his talent and speed. Later, on 31 August 2024, Mercedes officially announced that Antonelli would replace Lewis Hamilton in the 2025 season, partnering George Russell. This move underlines Mercedes' commitment to young talent and Antonelli's projection as a future Formula 1 star. In October 2024, Antonelli was given a second chance in free practice for the Mexican Grand Prix, where he completed 19 laps and recorded the twelfth fastest time, demonstrating significant improvement and adaptation to the car.

YEAR	POS.	TEAM	CHASIS	ENGINE	TYRES	VIC.	POLE	V.R.	POINTS	GPS
2025	7	MERCEDES	W16	MERCEDES	PIRELLI	0	0	0	64	15

RACE	DATE	TEAM	ENGINE	POS	PTS
AUSTRALIA	16 MAR	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	4	12
CHINA	23 MAR	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	6	10
JAPAN	06 APR	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	6	8
BAHRAIN	13 APR	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	11	0
SAUDI ARABIA	20 APR	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	6	8
MIAMI	04 MAY	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	6	10
E. ROMAGNA	18 MAY	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	DNF	0
MONACO	25 MAY	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	18	0
SPAIN	01 JUN	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	DNF	0
CANADA	15 JUN	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	3	15
AUSTRIA	29 JUN	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	DNF	0
GREAT BRITAIN	06 JUL	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	DNF	0
BELGIUM	27 JUL	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	16	0
HUNGARY	03 AUG	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	10	1
NETHERLANDS	31 AUG	MERCEDES	MERCEDES	16	0