Andrea Kimi Antonelli [a] (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006) is an Italian racing driver, who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Born and raised in Bologna, Antonelli is the son of sportscar racing driver Marco Antonelli.

Aug 25, 2006 · Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the F1 grid has been nothing short of meteoric. Son of sportscar racer Marco, the Bologna native was scouted by Mercedes during a karting career that saw him collect a scarcely believable number of winner's trophies.

He will become the third youngest driver to start an F1 Grand Prix when he lines up at the 2025 Australian GP, at 18 years, six months, and 20 days old. More commonly known by his middle name, Andrea 'Kimi' Antonelli was born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006. He joined our Junior Programme in April 2019, aged 12.

May 4, 2024 · Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli has been the talk of the Formula 1 paddock this weekend in Miami – with some suggesting his arrival in the sport is imminent while others say there’s no rush. So, what is the deal?

6 days ago · Antonelli just nods – he’s already in ‘race mode’. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes. Photo by: Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images. The day flies by. After FP2, Antonelli sums up his session ...

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4 days ago · SUZUKA, Japan -- Teen Formula 1 sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been dovetailing his rookie season with exam season at high school. Antonelli, 18, is in the final year of study at Salvemini di ...

Feb 28, 2025 · Kimi Antonelli was pleased with a “positive” pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of his debut F1 season, with the Italian admitting that he now “really cannot wait” for his first race with Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix.

Feb 25, 2025 · Andrea Kimi Antonelli was confirmed as a full-time replacement for Lewis Hamilton just a day after the former made his free practice debut in Monza. Antonelli’s contract is reportedly...

Mar 11, 2025 · Andrea Kimi Antonelli once hid in a stack of tires to get through security and into the Formula 1 paddock. Now the 18-year-old Italian is Lewis Hamilton’s successor at Mercedes. Antonelli is among F1’s biggest intake of new drivers in …