12
Mercedes
Kimi ANTONELLI
2026 Season
Races
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
DNFs
0
Team
Mercedes
F1 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- How old is Kimi Antonelli?
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli was born August 25, 2006 in Bologna, Italy. At 18 in 2025, he is one of the youngest drivers in modern F1 history.
- Why did Mercedes choose Antonelli to replace Hamilton?
- Mercedes signed Antonelli at 16 for their junior program. His exceptional F2 and F3 performances convinced Toto Wolff he was ready for F1 despite his young age.
- Why is he called Kimi?
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli bears the name 'Kimi' in tribute to Kimi Räikkönen, the 2007 world champion whom his parents admired. It's his middle name but the one he commonly uses.
- Is Antonelli the first Italian at Mercedes?
- Yes, Kimi Antonelli is the first Italian driver to race for Mercedes in F1. Italy hadn't had a full-time F1 driver since Antonio Giovinazzi in 2021.
- How has Antonelli's rookie season gone?
- Kimi Antonelli had an impressive 2025 rookie season with 3 podiums and 135 points, showing pace very close to his experienced teammate George Russell.
- Which team does Kimi ANTONELLI drive for in 2026?
- Kimi ANTONELLI drives for Mercedes in Formula 1 2026.
- What is Kimi ANTONELLI's car number?
- Kimi ANTONELLI races with number 12 on their car.
- What is Kimi ANTONELLI's nationality?
- Kimi ANTONELLI is .