Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a very talented Italian racing driver, considered one of the most promising young people in world motorsport. He was born on 25 August 2006 in Bologna and entered the world of racing at a very young age, making himself noticed above all in karting.
He grew up in the academy of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, which included him in its young driver program. In karting he won numerous international titles, establishing himself among the best talents of his generation.
In his transition to single-seaters he continued to win, winning important championships in the junior categories and attracting the attention of the world of Formula 1. Antonelli arrived in Formula 1 at a very young age thanks to the trust of Mercedes, he obtained a starting seat and immediately demonstrated speed and maturity.