Mercedes F1 protege Kimi Antonelli becomes first driver born after 2000 to test an F1 car
Antonelli, who turns 16 next month, completed a two-day test in a Mercedes W10 at the Red Bull Ring earlier this week.
The Italian is one of the most highly-rated young drivers in the world and is considered a leading contender to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.
Kimi Antonelli was born on 25 August 2006 in Bologna, Italy. He began karting at the age of seven and quickly rose through the ranks, winning several national and international championships.
In 2022, Antonelli made his single-seater debut in the Formula Regional European Championship, where he finished third overall. He also competed in the Italian Formula 4 Championship, where he finished second.
Antonelli's performances in 2022 earned him a place in the Mercedes junior driver program. He is now one of the most highly-rated young drivers in the world and is considered a leading contender to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.
Antonelli's F1 test earlier this week was a significant milestone in his career. He is the first driver born after 2000 to test an F1 car.
The test was a success, with Antonelli impressing the Mercedes team with his pace and feedback. He completed over 100 laps of the Red Bull Ring, setting a best time of 1:04.917.
Antonelli's performance has further strengthened his reputation as one of the most exciting young drivers in the world. He is now one of the favorites to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.
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