Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
Notable Quotes
"The end of the discussion was, you can race each other freely, as long as there's respect, as long as you don't put yourself in situations that could damage one of you or both of you."View Story →
"It was one of those laps we call the magic lap – I was able to put [it] all together."View Story →
"I think it’s one of the most intense, if not the most intense, Qualifying of the year, and it takes a massive effort."View Story →
"I’m just enjoying the driving, enjoying the car, enjoying the weekend."View Story →
"It was one of those laps that we call a magic lap."View Story →
"It was one of those laps that we call a magic lap. I was able to put it all together. It was such a close qualifying with Max."View Story →
""I just felt really at one with the car and was able to set a good rhythm with high intensity and the car was responding really well.""View Story →
"a bit confusing"View Story →
"There was a car in the wall in a fast corner. I don't know why it didn't go double-yellow straight away, because it's a super-quick corner, and if you go off at the same time, it can end up very badly."View Story →
"It was so close and it was a shame. There was a little bit left on the table but it was a decent lap. Congrats to Lewis and we focus on tomorrow now."View Story →
"It was a very fun first 10 laps with Lewis. We were both pushing very hard. When I got into overtake (mode), I knew my chance was coming."View Story →
"I was a bit stressed because I never really like going first for the last run but the last lap was very tidy. It came all together."View Story →
Related Stories
Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
August 19, 2026What's going on at Cadillac and Haas? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.
August 18, 2026Why is Hamilton getting so many penalties? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 28, 2026Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.
July 26, 2026Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris on pole as Hamilton and Antonelli penalised
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026 in Hungary, as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are both given grid penalties.
July 25, 2026Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.
July 23, 2026Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 21, 2026Mercedes driver scout Lagrue joining Red Bull
The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull.
July 19, 2026Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".
July 18, 2026Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
July 17, 2026Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
July 7, 2026Strong weekend for Lindblad and Leclerc composed - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the British Grand Prix.
July 5, 2026Antonelli beats Leclerc & Hamilton to Silverstone pole
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
July 4, 2026Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 4, 2026Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 3, 2026Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
July 3, 2026Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 30, 2026Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.
June 28, 2026How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
June 27, 2026Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 26, 2026Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
June 10, 2026Monaco great for Hamilton but no fairytale for Leclerc - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Monaco Grand Prix.
June 7, 2026Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.
June 7, 2026Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".
June 6, 2026Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes - Reuters
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes Reuters
June 6, 2026Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix - Reuters
Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix Reuters
March 8, 2026