Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was alarmed when he came close to crashing on the first lap of the Australian Grand Prix.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli articles archive
“The only rookie that kept it on the road”: Full radio from Antonelli’s superb F1 debut
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli may have been in his first Formula 1 race but the 18-year-old sounded calm and composed as he climbed 12 places to finish fourth.
Antonelli regains fourth place after stewards cancel penalty
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli has regained fourth place in the Australian Grand Prix after the stewards cancelled his five-second time penalty.
Vote for your 2025 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Antonelli fastest, Lawson spins in first morning of test at Bahrain
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli put Mercedes on top as testing began in Bahrain, while Red Bull’s Liam Lawson had a brief spin.
Which of Formula 1’s six rookies will sink or swim in 2025?
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 has its largest group of new drivers since 2013, but which of them has the best chance of staying on the grid?
Leclerc quickest in F1’s post-season, Antonelli fifth after reduced day
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in Formula 1’s sole day of post-season testing, while unwell Andrea Kimi Antonelli returned to set the fifth-quickest time.
Monza crash ‘made me mentally stronger’ – Antonelli
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Monza crash ‘made me stronger’- Antonelli • Perez staying at Red Bull – reports • Esterson fills empty Trident F2 seat
Antonelli took “calmer” approach in return to F1 practice after Monza crash
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli took it easy in his second appearance in an official Formula 1 practice session, after crashing on his debut at Monza.
Antonelli to drive Hamilton’s Mercedes in first practice for Mexican GP
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli is the fourth junior driver who has been nominated to take part in the first practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Verschoor pips Antonelli to pole as bizarre brake problem halts Hadjar
Formula 2
Posted onRichard Verschoor pipped Andrea Kimi Antonelli to feature race pole in Baku after Isack Hadjar crashed out of qualifying in bizarre fashion.
Antonelli faces a ‘steeper learning curve than most of us had’ – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris’ ascent to Formula 1 was almost as fast as Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s. He says Mercedes’ new star faces a tough learning curve.
Wolff “fully conscious” of pressure Mercedes is placing on rookie Antonelli
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says his team understands the pressure it is putting its 2025 rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli under.
Antonelli and Bearman’s F1 graduations show the limitations of its feeder series
Formula 2
Posted onFormula 2 and Formula 3 continue to produce great racing action – but are they really creating Formula 1’s future stars?
Antonelli’s crash left Mercedes low on current-spec spares, says Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes low on spares after crash • Colapinto will ‘learn how to drink’ for debut • Ferrari take COTA WEC pole
“The team deserve better, maybe they’ll get that with Kimi” – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he was “absolutely furious” with himself after qualifying sixth for the Italian Grand Prix.
One rival tried to lure Antonelli from Mercedes “for nationality reasons” – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he decided to promote Andrea Kimi Antonelli “five minutes after Lewis Hamilton told me that he’s going to Ferrari.”
Four special helmet designs plus two newcomers at Italian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jnr, Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll have special helmets for Monza. Here’s a look at them plus the two newcomers’ designs.
Mercedes confirm Antonelli as Hamilton’s replacement on day after practice crash
Formula 1
Posted onLess than 24 hours after Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s huge crash in practice, Mercedes confirmed he will take over Lewis Hamilton’s seat next year.
Antonelli admits he was “pushing too much” when he crashed in practice
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli accepted responsibility for his crash in first practice and apologised to Mercedes for the damage he caused.