Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrea Kimi Antonelli

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrea Kimi Antonelli made an impact.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is an Italian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Mercedes. His career highlights his rapid progression through the junior racing categories, showcasing exceptional talent and potential within motorsport. As a highly-regarded prospect, Antonelli's move to Formula One marks a significant step in his career, solidifying his position as one of the sport's rising stars. His performance and development will be closely watched as he navigates the challenges of Formula One racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Scouted by Giovanni Minardi

In 2014, after attending a summer camp with the Automobile Club d'Italia, Andrea Kimi Antonelli was scouted by Giovanni Minardi, who signed him to Minardi Management.

2015: Trofeo Easykart Italia Win

In 2015, Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his first title at the Trofeo Easykart Italia in the 60 cc class, progressing to win the Easykart International Grand Final that year.

2016: Top-Three Finishes in Major Competitions

In 2016, Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved top-three finishes in the Italian Cup and Trofeo delle Industrie.

2017: Italian Karting Championship Win

In 2017, Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the third round of the Italian Karting Championship at Battipaglia and the WSK Super Master Series.

2018: Joined Mercedes Junior Team

In 2018, Andrea Kimi Antonelli signed to the Mercedes Junior Team and won the WSK Champions Cup, South Garda Winter Cup, and ROK Cup International Final in the Mini class, finishing runner-up in the Italian Championship.

2019: Joined Mercedes Junior Team

In 2019, Andrea Kimi Antonelli became a member of the Mercedes Junior Team.

2019: OK-Junior Karting Success

In 2019, Andrea Kimi Antonelli progressed to OK-Junior and won the South Garda Winter Cup, WSK Super Master Series, WSK Euro Series, WSK Open Cup, and WSK Final Cup.

2020: Senior Karting Success and Injury

In 2020, Andrea Kimi Antonelli progressed to the senior direct-drive OK class, won the European Championship, WSK Euro Series, and Italian Championship, and was named the FIA Karting Rookie of the Year. However, he also suffered a broken left tibia and metatarsus after a collision.

2020: Karting European Championship Victory

In 2020, Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured a victory at the direct-drive Karting European Championship.

2021: Back-to-Back Karting European Championship Victory

In 2021, Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved back-to-back victories at the direct-drive Karting European Championship.

2021: Junior Formulae Debut in Italian F4

In 2021, Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his junior formulae debut in the Italian F4 Championship with Prema, achieving several podium finishes and finishing tenth overall.

2021: KZ Gearbox Class and European Championship

In 2021, Andrea Kimi Antonelli moved to the premier KZ gearbox class, finishing fifteenth in the World Championship. He also defended his European Championship in the OK class.

2021: Trophy Round

In 2021, Antonelli finished third after qualifying on pole position for the non-championship Trophy Round, held in support of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

2022: F4 UAE Championship

In 2022, Andrea Kimi Antonelli contested select rounds of the F4 UAE Championship. He secured three consecutive on-track victories but finished eighth in the final standings after contesting two of five rounds.

2022: Italian F4 Championship Win

In 2022, Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his first title at the Italian F4 Championship with Prema.

2023: Formula Regional Middle East Championship Win

In 2023, Andrea Kimi Antonelli contested the Formula Regional Middle East Championship with Mumbai Falcons, winning the title with three Formula Regional wins and seven podiums.

2023: Formula Regional European Championship

In 2023, Andrea Kimi Antonelli progressed to the Formula Regional European Championship with Prema. He secured his first victory at Spa-Francorchamps.

2023: ADAC Formula 4 and Formula Regional Wins

In 2023, Andrea Kimi Antonelli won ADAC Formula 4 and Formula Regional European with Prema, as well as Formula Regional Middle East with Mumbai Falcons. He became a race-winner in Italian GT3 and won a gold medal at the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games, representing Italy.

2023: FIA Motorsport Games Gold Medal

In 2023, following his titles in Italian and ADAC F4, Andrea Kimi Antonelli represented Team Italy in the Formula 4 Cup discipline of the FIA Motorsport Games, winning the gold medal despite a broken left wrist. He received a €10,000 grant from KC Motorgroup.

2024: FIA Formula 2 Debut

In 2024, Andrea Kimi Antonelli progressed directly to FIA Formula 2 with Prema. He managed to claim a single point at the season-opener.

2025: Formula One Prospects

Ahead of the 2024 season, there were early rumors regarding Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Formula One prospects for 2025.

2025: Signed for Mercedes

In 2025, Andrea Kimi Antonelli signed for Mercedes, replacing Lewis Hamilton to partner George Russell, and achieved his maiden podium finish in his rookie season at the Canadian Grand Prix.