20 hours ago · Mercedes believes the challenges Andrea Kimi Antonelli endured in Formula 2 in 2024 have better prepared him to deal with tough moments in his rookie Formula 1 campaign. Having missed out on an audacious move to sign Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Mercedes elected to promote Antonelli to the seat that Lewis Hamilton has vacated to go to Ferrari.

2 days ago · Rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli has passed his driving test just six weeks before he makes his Formula One debut for Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old, who is replacing ...

2 days ago · Kimi Antonelli is just weeks away from making his Formula 1 debut – but in the meantime the teenager has celebrated another milestone moment by passing his driving test. Mercedes shared news of the 18-year-old’s latest achievement by posting a photo to their social media channels showing Antonelli giving a thumbs up while sitting in a ...

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. ... Mercedes had seen enough and, shortly after Antonelli’s 18th birthday, the squad ...

4 days ago · Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has passed his driving test just six weeks before he makes his Formula 1 debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006), also known as Kimi Antonelli, is an Italian racing driver, who is contracted to compete in Formula One for Mercedes. Born and raised in Bologna, Antonelli is the …

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?

Aug 31, 2024 · Mercedes has announced that Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton next season. The 18-year-old Antonelli, a graduate of the team’s junior program,...

3 days ago · In short: Mercedes rookie F1 racer Kimi Antonelli has passed his Italian drivers licence test. Antonelli will become the third youngest driver in F1 when he competes in the first round of the season.

Sep 1, 2024 · Mercedes has cast their gaze forward, entrusting the future to Kimi Antonelli—a young star whose brilliance has had the whole paddock bubbling with anticipation as they await him to ignite...