Andrea Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 driver born on August 25, 2006, in Bologna. A Mercedes junior since 2018, he quickly rose through the ranks, winning multiple karting and Formula 4 titles before claiming both the Formula Regional Middle East and European championships in 2023.

In 2025, Antonelli made his F1 debut with Mercedes, replacing Lewis Hamilton. Known for his raw talent, speed, and determination, he is considered one of the most promising young stars of the next generation in Formula 1.