Kimi Antonelli (BL)
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, born August 25, 2006, in Bologna, Italy, is a Formula 1 driver for Mercedes. Surrounded by racing early through his father Marco, a former driver and team owner, Antonelli began karting at age seven. He joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2019, securing multiple European karting titles. His rapid single-seater ascension began in 2021, culminating in both the Italian and German F4 championship titles in 2022. He won the FRECA title in 2023, skipped Formula 3 entirely, and finished 6th in Formula 2 in 2024. Promoted to a Mercedes Formula 1 seat for 2025 alongside George Russell, Antonelli became the highest-scoring rookie in F1 history with three podiums. In the 2026 season, driving car number 12, he achieved historic milestones by taking pole position and winning in China, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history. He followed this with wins in Japan, Miami, and Canada, establishing himself as a youngest championship leader and an elite motorsport talent.
About Kimi Antonelli (BL)
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, born August 25, 2006, in Bologna, Italy, is a Formula 1 driver for Mercedes. Surrounded by racing early through his father Marco, a former driver and team owner, Antonelli began karting at age seven. He joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2019, securing multiple European karting titles. His rapid single-seater ascension beg...Read more