Andrea Kimi Antonelli
The youngest driver on the F1 grid, born in 2006, and a Mercedes junior program graduate. Kimi Antonelli had a phenomenal debut season in 2025 - 3 podiums, 150 points and the title of highest-scoring rookie in Formula 1 history.
Biography
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is an Italian racing driver and Mercedes academy graduate who made his Formula 1 debut in the 2025 season at just 18 years old, replacing the legendary Lewis Hamilton. His first season went down in history - 3 podiums and 150 points made him the highest-scoring rookie in F1 history. He had previously risen rapidly through the junior ranks, dominating in Formula 2 and confirming the talent that Mercedes had spotted back in karting. Named after Kimi Raikkonen, he is widely regarded as a future World Champion. Alongside experienced George Russell, he forms a pairing that aims to lead Mercedes back to the top.