Kimi Antonelli

Likes: He'd like to get a German Shepherd—he likes them, but due to his constant travel, he worries he won't be able to devote enough time to one. No other clear likes or dislikes were voiced in open interviews.
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He was born on August 25, 2006. His birthday is August 25.
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Driver's license. Kimi received his driver's license only in January 2025, shortly before his debut in Formula 1. Before that, he only drove a Ligier microcar, which, according to Italian law, did not require a regular license. Studies and school difficulties. Even after becoming a Formula 1 driver, Kimi did not drop out of school. He admitted that mathematics was the most difficult subject for him, and sometimes he had to do homework right on the plane between championship rounds. His Mercedes colleagues George Russell and engineer Peter Bonnington helped him with this. Hobbies and interests. Kimi is a big basketball fan, regularly watches NBA matches and dreams of one day playing for one of the teams. Among his idols are Michael Jordan and LeBron James. In his free time, he also likes to spend it with family and friends. Personal preferences. Kimi prefers Italian classics: pasta with ragù, carbonara and Amatrician. His favorite cartoon since childhood is "Cars". He would also like to get a German Shepherd, but is afraid that due to constant travel, he will not be able to devote enough time to the pet. An accidental entry into cinema. In 2016, Kimi played a cameo role in the drama "The Italian Racer". Charity. In the spring of 2026, Antonelli became the face of the campaign of the non-profit organization ANT for the prevention of cancer. The campaign slogan is: "The most important pit stop is prevention." Idol and number. Kimi considers three-time world champion Ayrton Senna his idol and competes under the number 12, which was worn by the Brazilian pilot. An incident with a car. In 2024, Kimi received a Mercedes AMG GT 63 S sports car as a gift. However, due to new Italian rules prohibiting driving powerful cars for three years after receiving a license, he will be able to get behind the wheel The steering wheel of his car only in 2027. Incident in San Marino. In February 2026, Antonelli was involved in an accident in San Marino. According to police, he lost control, and the car crashed into a pole, hit a guardrail several times, and then a wall. He called the police himself.
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