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Guenther Steiner has suggested that Mercedes consider replacing Andrea Kimi Antonelli for another driver before the 2026 F1 season. Kimi Antonelli started his rookie F1 season strong, but in recent months, he has been under pressure at Mercedes.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 9

Kimi Antonelli now faces life without shield from critics

While Antonelli still has the backing of the Mercedes F1 boss, the team may be shifting course with regard to protecting the rookie from doubters Andrea Kimi Antonelli has recently found himself under fire.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Pressure Builds on Kimi Antonelli After Session-Ending Mistake in Italian Grand Prix Practice

Andrea Kimi Antonelli spun and got stuck in the gravel in the opening stages of second practice at his home race in Italy in a needless incident. The Italian driver went into his second home race of the year, this time at Monza, with a lot of pressure after crashing with Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort last time out.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Why Toto Wolff Has Full Confidence In Kimi Antonelli Despite Difficult Run of Results

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has endured a very difficult rookie season in Formula 1 amid a lot of pre-season focus while replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 4

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's error-filled F1 debut season is exactly what he needs

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is doing a lot of his learning the hard way, but his up and down rookie campaign will stand him in good stead in F1 2026 Given his tender age, his rapid rise through the ranks and his immediate promotion to a top team like Mercedes, there was plenty of anticipation around Andrea Kimi Antonelli's F1 debut this year.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Kimi Antonelli on Track to Break 18-Year Old Lewis Hamilton Record

Breaking into Formula 1 as a teenager is no small feat, especially when it’s with one of the sport’s biggest teams. The pressure, the spotlight, the constant comparisons it’s a lot to carry at just 18 years old. Names like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton come to mind as rare prodigies who not only survived but thrived in that environment.

Formula One News / HITC / August 12

Andrea Kimi Antonelli reveals which aspect he’s working to improve at Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antonelli got back on the scoresheet with a 10th-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but even though he picked up a point before the summer break, the Mercedes rookie knows there is still plenty of work to do.

Formula One News / HITC / August 12

Antonelli faces Mercedes pressure amid debate over Williams rookie start

No one on the grid may have felt the pressure leading into Formula 1’s summer break more than Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli. He started the year strongly with a fourth-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix and has since given glimpses of why Toto Wolff was so confident in giving him Lewis Hamilton’s old seat.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 8

'I Don’t Think Lewis Ever Did That': George Russell Names Kimi Antonelli’s Biggest ‘Highlight’ at Mercedes

Scoring points, leading a Grand Prix, and claiming pole position (albeit during sprint qualifying)—Andrea Kimi Antonelli has accomplished a lot in his short stay so far in F1.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Sprint Legend Michael Johnson Shares Powerful Advice for Kimi Antonelli Ahead of Miami GP Showdown

As the Formula 1 world turns its eyes to Miami, one of racing’s brightest young talents finds himself in the spotlight. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old Mercedes junior and pole-sitter for this weekend’s Miami GP Sprint, just received a powerful mental edge from none other than sprint legend Michael Johnson.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 30

Underage Kimi Antonelli Nominates Valtteri Bottas to Drink Champagne for Him in Miami

One of the highlight moments of a successful F1 driver’s Grand Prix weekend is celebrating with champagne on the podium. There’s a condition for that, as they have to finish in the top three.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 15

Kimi Antonelli left Searching for Answers after 'Confusing' Bahrain GP

Mercedes prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli had a poor Bahrain Grand Prix, as he took home a P11, despite starting fifth on the grid. The Mercedes W16 delivers remarkable performance, potentially making it the second fastest on the grid.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 12

Mercedes Drivers Handed Grid Drop After Pit Lane Infringement in Bahrain

The FIA has penalized Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli with a one-place grid drop for the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, dropping them down to P3 and P5, respectively.

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Kimi Antonelli Receives Fine After FP1 Error at Japan GP

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been hit with a pit lane speeding penalty during Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. Antonelli is facing a 100 euro fine for the infringement, according to an FIA document, which will be charged to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli Shares Huge Personal Achievement Ahead Of Rookie F1 Season

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has shared that he has secured his standard driving license. This accomplishment comes shortly after he was granted his Formula 1 super license and ahead of his upcoming rookie F1 season with Mercedes.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 6

Mercedes Chief Reveals Kimi Antonelli Risk Ahead Of F1 Rookie Debut

Rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli is poised to enter his Formula 1 rookie season as he joins Mercedes for 2025, partnering with George Russell. This change comes as the team bids farewell to Lewis Hamilton, who will be heading to Ferrari.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 14

18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli reveals his ‘main goal’ for 2025 with Mercedes

Italian Youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to make his Formula 1 debut with Mercedes in 2025. Kimi Antonelli, who turned 18 just this year, currently races for Prema Racing in the Formula 2 championship Antonelli had been a target for the Silver Arrows due to his massive potential and skills on track.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 10

Mercedes regrets giving Kimi Antonelli debut F1 outing at Italian GP

Mercedes reserve driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli had the exciting opportunity to debut in Formula 1 during the free practice sessions at the Italian GP, stepping into George Russell‘s W15.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / August 30, 2024

Watch: Mercedes consoles Andrea Kimi Antonelli after wrecking George Russell’ W15 in Monza

F2 Prema Racing driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his first runs in Formula 1 for Merced during the FP1 of the Italian Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli drove in George Russell‘s W15 but was unable to complete more than one and a half laps.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 1, 2024

Kimi Antonelli has clear path to Mercedes F1 seat

Although Kimi Antonelli has been linked to F1 for some time, the evidence for the 17-year-old’s arrival at Mercedes has never been stronger. The Silver Arrows have made Antonelli their priority ahead of the 2025 season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 14, 2024

Kimi Antonelli Could Join F1 Earlier Than Expected

The FIA has changed their rules to accommodate younger drivers. 17-year-olds are now allowed to race in Formula 1 if they have “consistently demonstrated outstanding ability and maturity in single-seater formula car competition.” This could allow Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to race in F1 this year.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2024

Teenage candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton praised by Mercedes technical director

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has all the hallmarks of a top Formula 1 driver.

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 18, 2024

Mercedes chief claims 2025 prospect Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the ‘real deal’ after impressing one and all during F1 tests

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a current F2 driver for Prema Racing (also a Mercedes junior), turned heads within the Mercedes Technical Team as he drove around the circuit of Imola.