Richard Verschoor pipped Andrea Kimi Antonelli to feature race pole in Baku after Isack Hadjar crashed out of qualifying in bizarre fashion.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli articles archive
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.
Antonelli crashes Mercedes five laps into first practice run
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashed heavily just five laps into his first appearance in an official Formula 1 practice session.
Mercedes’ new star is also Italy’s most promising prospect in years
Formula 1
Posted onItaly may soon have a new F1 driver in Andrea Kimi Antonelli. These are the ten latest Italian F1 drivers whose legacies he hopes to eclipse.
Hamilton backs Mercedes giving Antonelli F1 debut: “That’s what McLaren did for me”
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes are doing the right thing by giving “super-talented” 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli an opportunity to show what he can do as a Formula 1 driver.
Antonelli won’t replace Sargeant but Mercedes hand him Monza F1 practice debut
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his debut in an official grand prix session during opening practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
Aron on pole again at Spa, Antonelli and Hadjar under investigation for impeding
Formula 2
Posted onChampionship contender Paul Aron secured his third feature race pole of the season, and second pole in two weeks, at Spa-Francorchamps.
Antonelli storms to first feature race win thanks to Safety Car
Formula 2
Posted onMercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 2 feature race while points leaders Isack Hadjar and Paul Aron slipped up.
Verschoor passes Antonelli to become F2’s 14th winner this year
Formula 2
Posted onRichard Verschoor became the 14th different race winner in Formula 2 in 2024 by winning a strategic Hungaroring sprint race.
Antonelli taken out by “numpty” after showing potential with first F2 win – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s breakthrough F2 win before he was taken out in the second race of the weekend.
Antonelli admits he “needed” breakthrough win after struggling in F1 spotlight
Formula 2
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli said he needed his breakthrough victory today after a difficult start to his first season in Formula 2.
Mercedes junior Antonelli grabs first F2 win in rain-lashed Silverstone sprint race
Formula 2
Posted onMercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli led every lap of a wet and incident-filled sprint race at Silverstone to take his first win and podium in the series.