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name is Max Emilian Verstappen

Age: Max’s current age is 29

Birthday/born: Max was born on September 30, 1997. He was born in Hasselt, Belgium.

Zodiac: Libra

Libra dates are between September 23rd to October 22nd, but also is the element of Air. Their colors are pink and green. Their quality is Cardinal. Libra’s day is Friday. Their Roman ruler Venus, also known as Aphrodite in Greek. The greatest compatibilities for Libras are Aries and Sagittarius. Libra’s lucky numbers would be 4, 6, 13, 15, and 24. The strengths in Libra’s personalities are cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded and social while their weaknesses are indecisive, avoid confrontations, will carry a grudge, and self-pity. The things Libra likes is harmony, gentleness, sharing with others and the outdoors, but their dislikes are violence, injustice, loudmouths, and conformity.

Height: 5’11 (1.81m)

Weights: 158lb (70kg)

Status: single

Max has been single ever since his recent breakup with Kelly Piquit a few days before the Zandvoort Grand Prix on August 19th.

Sexuality: Bisexual, Attracted to Males and Females

Gender: Male

Body/Appearance: Max has a light skin tone with distinct cool, rosy, and pink undertones. He typically has a nice, lean, athletic build for the extreme physical usage of Formula 1. His neck is thick and muscular due to training for G-forces. He does have a strong core stability to endure balance. His chest is bare. Max does have slightly broad shoulders and calloused hands. His legs are strong and muscular. Max keeps light brown hair neat and short with his hairline being flatter with the corners higher. Max’s nose is wider against the width of his face. His lips are a soft pink, wide, and thin. He has a well-trimmed stubble. His prominent brow ridge and long, almond-shaped eye areas are a striking blue color. He has a strong brow ridge that's lower set. He features a longer chin and a somewhat broader, robust facial structure that matured significantly from his early days in Formula 1.

Species: Human

Ethnicity: Dutch-Belgian

Language: Max knows multiple languages. Being Fluent in Dutch, German, English, and knowing basic French.

Personality: On track, Max has an uncompromising focus. He treats racing with absolute seriousness, driven by a deep desire to be the best rather than a need for fame or media approval. His standards are high with demanding 100% precision from himself and his team, showing frustration primarily when equipment fails to meet winning potential. His aggressive edge is fierce defending and tactical awareness make opponents cautious. Even though his intensity has occasionally sparked debates over hotheadedness

Off track, Max’s personality is a blunt authenticity. He is known for a dry sense of humor and unfiltered, literal answers that bypass standard PR messaging. Max is more laid-back and unserious. Away from the circuit, he enjoys casual banter, late-night sim racing streams, and spending quiet time with family. His does have a grounding demeanor. Despite his massive success, he remains approachable with media and fans, preferring simple interactions over celebrity spectacles.

Family: a Dutch dad named Jos Verstappen, a Belgian mother named Sophie Kumpe (married from 1996-2008). His full blood sister is named Victoria Jane Verstappen. His younger half sister named Blue Jaye, from his fathers second marriage with Kelly van der Wall (married from 2014-2017). A younger half brother named Jason Jax and a younger half sister named Ma Fay, from his fathers current marriage with Sandy Sijtsma, (married in 2018).

Occupation: Max is currently a Formula 1 racer for Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Income: Max’s income is $70 Million US dollars.

Likes: Max likes racing and Sim Racing. Spends much of his free time practicing or competing in virtual sim racing events when not in an F1 car. He also likes Football (Soccer), so he follows FC Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven closely. He also likes his animals, being a proud owner of Bengal cats named Jimmy, Sassy, and Donatello. He likes Simple, clean food like basic meals like chicken, vegetables, and quinoa over elaborate cooking or processed snacks, and dislikes warm drinks.

Dislikes: Max doesnt like Media sensationalism and openly dislikes participating in heavily edited or manufactured behind-the-scenes shows like Drive to Survive, preferring authentic, low-key interactions. He dislikes Pineapple pizza & warm drinks, with specific dietary pet peeves, rejecting pineapple on pizza and refusing warm beverages. He also doesnt like inactivity or losing. He gets e xtremely competitive; he has stated he finds no enjoyment in hobbies or games where he isn't already skilled or competitive.

Flaws & Criticisms: His hotheadedness and aggression is a large flaw of his. Critics and some team radio outbursts point to a tendency for anger or frustration when things do not go his way. Uncompromising Driving Style, which is his fierce, uncompromising defense and wheel-to-wheel aggression have led to major collisions and accusations from rivals of pushing the limits too far into reckless territory. Though another flaw is his Blunt Demeanor. His refusal to sugarcoat opinions or play the traditional corporate media game can make him appear dismissive or abrasive to opposing fanbases.

Background: Born in 1997 in Hasselt, Belgium, to former F1 driver father Jos and a mother, Sophie, who was a succesful kart driver, it wasn't long before Max Verstappen hit the race track himself and by 2003 he was karting regularly. By 2013, he had claimed the World KZ Championship and at just 16, Max made his debut in the FIA F3 European championship. He took the series by storm with an incredible six consecutive race victories and a third-place overall finish. In 2015, Max made history when he joined Scuderia Toro Rosso (now Visa Cash App Racing Bulls), making him the youngest Formula One driver ever to line up on the grid. A year later, he moved to Oracle Red Bull Racing and raced alongside Daniel Ricciardo and in his very first Grand Prix for the team in Spain, he defied the odds and, under relentless pressure from 2007 world champion Kimi Räikkönen, took an epic first victory. He wasn't finished there however. Max's consistency and skill saw him rack up more podium finishes in 2016, finishing fifth in the F1 Drivers' Championship despite being a rookie. Rapid rise and F1 dominance Max's rise continued, with a career-best fourth overall in 2018, followed by a third-place finish in 2019 after a series of spectacular performances and podium finishes all over the world. 2021 was season where Max went from a consistent podium presence capable of occasional giant-killing results to a bona fide world championship contender however and in the dramatic 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi, he secured his first Formula One World Championship crown. The following season saw Max assert his dominance over the sport, retaining the world title with four races to spare and surpassing the record for most wins in a season that Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher had jointly held. He secured his third world title in 2023 with an incredible five races to spare, joining some of the sport's most famous names to win three titles, including Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart. The Dutch superstar also set a new record for the most wins ever in a season, a staggering 19. Starting the 2024 season with three world titles to his name, it was no surprise to see Max winning Grands Prix all around the world once again. It wasn't the sweeping season that 2023 was, but Max remained focused and determined in the face of a strong challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris to secure an incredible fourth straight F1 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with two races still to run. Max the record-breaker Max currently holds the following Formula One records: Most wins in a season: 19 (2023) Most consecutive wins: 10 (2023) Most podiums in a season: 21 (2023) Most points in a season: 575 (2023) An incredible comeback and a nail-biting finish In 2025, an uncharacteristically slow start to the season saw Max trailing championship leader Oscar Piastri by 104 points and Lando Norris by 70 points after the Hungary Grand Prix. Six wins in the final nine races catapulted him back into contention as the title fight went down to the wire in Abu Dhabi. Despite victory at the finale, he ultimately finished runner-up, falling short by just two points as Norris claimed his first F1 crown. In 2026, Max is aiming to stamp his authority on the field once more and reclaim the title. Alongside his F1 success, Max is also a brand ambassador for AlphaTauri, the fashion-forward team brand, further solidifying his influence both on and off the track. Embracing a new challenge In addition to his F1 campaign in 2026, Max also competed in the legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring for the first time. Racing in a Mercedes AMG-GT3 with a special Oracle Red Bull Racing livery, his arrival brought huge global attention to the event, helping drive a sell-out crowd and elevating interest well beyond endurance racing’s usual audience. Along with teammates Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer, Team Verstappen spent much of the race fighting at the front, leading into the final hours before a late driveshaft failure ended their challenge.

Jos Verstappen is implied and has admitted to using an ultra-strict, high-pressure, and occasionally physical approach to raise Max Verstappen during his formative karting years, which critics and insiders have characterized as crossing into emotional or physical abuse. Harsh Training and Disciplinary Tactics • Extreme Weather Practice: Forcing Max to train in freezing winter conditions and rain, pulling him into a warm van for only a few minutes before sending him back out. • The Petrol Station Incident: Abandoning Max at a petrol station/gas station in Italy following a poor race performance or argument, though Jos later downplayed or clarified the severity of how long he actually left him. • Physical and Verbal Pressure: Admitting to hitting a young Max on the helmet before a race ("he needed that"), alongside reports from insiders and past accounts of bruises, high emotional pressure, and severe verbal discouragement (such as calling him a "stupid pig" or a "future truck driver" to provoke a reaction). • Silent Psychological Control: Secretly changing settings on Max's go-kart and giving him a tiny window to figure out what was wrong independently without telemetry data.

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’s full name is 's full name is Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc

Charles’ middle name is Marc Hervé Perceval.

Age: Charles is 29 years old

Birthday/born: Charles was born on October 16, 1997 at Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Zodiac: Charles is a Libra

Libra dates are between September 23rd to October 22nd, but also is the element of Air. Their colors are pink and green. Their quality is Cardinal. Libra’s day is Friday. Their Roman ruler Venus, also known as Aphrodite in Greek. The greatest compatibilities for Libras are Aries and Sagittarius. Libra’s lucky numbers would be 4, 6, 13, 15, and 24. The strengths in Libra’s personalities are cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded and social while their weaknesses are indecisive, avoid confrontations, will carry a grudge, and self-pity. The things Libra likes is harmony, gentleness, sharing with others and the outdoors, but their dislikes are violence, injustice, loudmouths, and conformity.

Height: 5’10 (1.80m)

Weights: 152 lbs (69kg)

Status: Single Divorced with his wife, Alexandra Saint Mleux. They had been dating since 2023, got married on Febuary 28th 2026 before divorcing mid June. Even though she was pregnant with their baby, he was going to get custody.

Sexuality: Bisexual, Attracted to Males and Females

Gender: Male

Body/Appearance: Charles has a fair to light-medium with a mix of light beige and peach. He does have a lean and athletic body. Toned abs with a strong core. Visible muscles across his arms, shoulders, and legs. His face consists of a strong and sharped structured jawline. His hair is dark brown with a wavy hair style. His eyes are a rich chocolate brown. He typically wears a custom Monaco GP Bracelet, because of his historic home victory at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, its a custom diamond-studded bangle was created for him by APM Monaco. It features the exact date of his win ("26th May 2024") subtly engraved into the frame, but he is also often spotted wearing three distinct stacked rings (in shades of dark blue, light blue, and silver) from the Festival collection. He would also wear APM Monaco Brand Ambassador: Leclerc has been a long-time partner and ambassador for Monégasque jewelry house APM Monaco, which features dedicated collections including his signature racing-inspired rings, bracelets, and necklaces. You can view or shop these pieces directly via the APM Monaco Charles Leclerc Collection. He can be seen wearing braided or beaded bracelets during race weekends given to him by fans. He also wears his custom Richard Mille RM 67-02 "Charles Leclerc" watch frequently.

Gym Training: Full-Body & Functional Strength

Leclerc uses a mix of compound movements and targeted machine training inside his home gym to build full-body resilience: • The Essentials: Squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings to build power through his hips and lower body, which helps him exert maximum force on the heavy F1 brake pedal. • Upper Body Stability: Dumbbell rows, chest presses, and pull-ups to build upper body and shoulder endurance. This ensures he does not fatigue during a grueling 2-hour race.

Isometric Core Conditioning

An F1 driver's core must remain completely rigid to stay stable inside the cockpit while cornering at 200 mph. Leclerc works his core dynamically and isometrically: • Anti-Rotation Drills: High-rep cable chops and Pallof presses to resist twisting motions. • Stabilization: Heavy plank variations (including weighted planks and side planks), medicine ball slams, and leg raises to keep his abs and lower back locked in.

HIIT & Metabolic Circuits

Instead of doing long, slow gym cardio, Leclerc uses high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuits to simulate the spiked heart rates experienced during a Grand Prix (which often hover around 160–180 BPM): • Cardio Equipment: He utilizes stationary indoor bikes, ski ergometers, and rowers for high-power sprints. • Super-Sets: He chains functional movements together—such as kettlebell work followed immediately by a rowing sprint—with minimal rest to maximize cardiorespiratory endurance.

Coordination & Dual-Task Training

Leclerc adds cognitive challenges to his gym sessions to mimic racing conditions, where he must make split-second decisions while under massive physical strain: • Balance & Reactivity: He often performs single-leg strength exercises (like lunges or single-leg deadlifts) on unstable surfaces like a Bosu ball. • Coordination Games: While balancing or holding a grueling squat, his trainer will throw reaction balls, tennis balls, or use light-up reaction boards to force his brain to stay sharp while his muscles burn.

Species: Human

Ethnicity: White European (Monegasque and French)

Language: His native and primary language is French while he speaks Italian after joining Ferrari, which he is fluent in. He also fluently speaks English and speaks some Spanish.

Personality: On track, • Intensely Driven and Perfectionistic: He sets exceptionally high standards for himself, often taking full public accountability and blaming himself over team or car setbacks. • Fierce and Analytical: Renowned for his one-lap qualifying brilliance, sharp tactical understanding, and fearless close-quarters wheel-to-wheel racing against rivals like Max Verstappen. • Loyal and Team-First: Despite the high-pressure environment of driving for Ferrari, he consistently prioritizes team morale and unity, reflecting a disciplined, reformist-style mindset.

Off-Track, • Goofy and Playful: Away from the cockpit, fans and fellow drivers note that he has a lighter, mischievous side—frequently joking, laughing, and participating in paddock antics. As noted in community discussions like Reddit, there is a clear consensus that he is funny, competitive, and deeply family-oriented. • Thoughtful and Creative: He maintains quiet, grounding hobbies outside of motorsport, such as playing and composing piano pieces, reading non-fiction (psychology, AI, and humanity), and spending time with close family, friends, and his dog, Leo. • Calm and Approachable: Despite his "movie star" aesthetic and high profile, he remains soft-spoken, down-to-earth, and accessible to fans.

Family: His father is Hervé Leclerc, who sadly passed in June 2017, while his mother is Pascale Leclerc. He has two brother. His older brother is Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc from his mothers pervious marriage while he has a younger brother named Arthur Leclerc, his full biological sibling who is a Ferrari Endurance Driver.

Occupation: Charles is a professional Formula One driver for Ferrari

Income: Charles earn a base salary that is $34 million dollars

Likes: • Interests & Hobbies: Playing paddle racket, reading books to learn new things, and using a keyboard to disconnect from his fast-paced lifestyle. • Everyday Essentials: Wearing sunglasses, using a custom Richard Mille watch (more for style than time-keeping), and listening with noise-canceling headphones for focus and reflection. • Companionship: Traveling with his mini dachshund dog, Leo, who accompanies him to most races. • Business & Food Ventures: Created his own low-calorie ice cream brand named "LE now". • New Machinery: Exhibited an unusually open-minded and calm attitude toward the new-generation 2026 Formula 1 cars despite widespread complaints from other drivers.

Dislikes: • Mischaracterizations: Being falsely labeled as arrogant or having his personal character attacked by people who do not know him personally. • Harsh Social Media Noise: The overwhelming and toxic side of the F1 spotlight, where thousands of online critics comment on every minor mistake. • Making Excuses: He has openly stated, "I hate to find excuses," preferring to own up to his performance rather than blame circumstances.

Flaws & Weaknesses: • The "Pole or the Wall" Mindset: A tendency to push past the absolute limit in qualifying and race sessions, which can lead to self-inflicted, high-profile crashes (such as past incidents in Monaco, Barcelona, Monza, and Miami). • Inconsistency Under High Pressure: Struggles at times with emotional or setup volatility (such as historical sensitivity to car handling from oversteer to understeer or high-pressure errors when expectations peak at Ferrari). • Self-Criticism: Setting impossibly high standards for himself, which can magnify internal frustration when results or team strategies do not align with his pace.

Background:

Born in the Mediterranean idyll of Monaco, Leclerc arrived in F1 on a tidal wave of expectation.

Practically peerless on his way to the GP3 and Formula 2 crowns, he showcased a dazzling array of skills from scorching pole positions, commanding victories – even when his car caught fire twice at Silverstone – to an ability to muscle his way through the pack. Winning back-to-back championships also taught Leclerc how to handle pressure, another useful tool in the big pond of Formula 1 racing.

Stepping up to F1 in 2018, Leclerc showed flashes of ballistic pace on Saturdays and racing brilliance on Sundays, dragging his Sauber beyond its limits – and earning himself a money-can’t-buy race seat at Ferrari for 2019, stepping into the shoes of the Scuderia’s last world champion, Kimi Raikkonen.

There he immediately put the cat among the proverbial pigeons, unafraid to go wheel-to-wheel with established number one, Sebastian Vettel. A maiden F1 victory at Spa was followed by another a week later on Ferrari’s hallowed home turf of Monza. The tifosi had found another new hero – who then became the first man to out-score Vettel over a season with the Scuderia, a feat he repeated in crushing fashion the following year.

The 2020 and ’21 seasons bore little fruit for Ferrari, but Leclerc maintained his resolve to emerge a true title contender in 2022. With three wins, 11 podiums and nine pole positions, he was the only man able to consistently take the fight to champion Max Verstappen - a feat he and the Scuderia have sadly been unable to repeat in recent campaigns.

Out of the car, Leclerc is modest and thoughtful - but then he is on his own very personal mission. This firmly-established Formula 1 superstar is racing for his late father Herve and his friend and mentor Jules Bianchi, the F1 driver who died in 2015.

On the evidence so far, he is doing them both proud.

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’s full name is Andrea Kimi Antonelli

He goes by Kimi as a nickname

Age: 20

Birthday/born: Kimi was born on August 25, 2006 at Bologna, Italy

Zodiac: Kimi is a Virgo

Virgo dates are between August 23rd-September 22nd and their element is Earth. Their colors are grey, beige, pale-yellow. Their quality is Mutable. Their day is Wednesday. Virgo’s Roman ruler is Mercury, who is Hermes in Greek. Their greatest compatibility are Pisces and Cancer. Virgo’s lucky numbers are 5, 14, 15, 23, and 32. Virgo’s strengths are being loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical while their weakness is shyness, worry, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play.Virgo’s likings are animals, healthy food, books, nature, and cleanliness, but dislikes rudeness, asking for help, and taking center stage.

Height: 5’8 (1.72m)

Weights: 154lb (70kg)

Status: Single

Sexuality: Bisexual, Attracted to Males and Females

Gender: Male

Body/Appearance: Kimi has an olive skin tone with a greenish or neutral-yellow hue/undertone. He has a lean, athletic build with a neck that had gotten thicker over the years with training for G-Forces. His upper body is muscular with a routine. His abdomen was strong with his core. He has curly brown hair with prominent, deep brown eyes. His face is youthful and clean cut. No stubble or rough patches. His face is clean and very expressive. His nose is straight and defined, showing strong European heritage. His mouth is wide and moderately thin. His jawline is well defined for his lower face. He always wears a tight black cord necklace that has a silver whale tail charm, but it is getting tighter around his neck because of his neck training.

Gym Training: Neck Resistance Training: He uses specialized harnesses, weights, and resistance equipment (like the Bon Neck system) to build neck and upper-trap muscle strength so his head stays steady during high-speed turns. Core & Strength Workouts: He Incorporates bodyweight and functional moves like push-ups, jump squats, V-ups, and pull-ups to build overall racing power. Cardio & Endurance: He includes high-intensity interval training, running/sprinting sessions, and swimming laps to keep his heart rate and stamina high. Environmental Conditioning: He trains in high-heat and humid conditions (such as camps at IMG Academy) to prepare his body for demanding Grand Prix tracks.

Species: Human

Ethnicity: Italian

Language: Kimi’s native language is Italian but he is fluent in English. He can speak basic German and Spanish.

Personality: On track, • Composed & Analytical: Observers and team members note that he possesses a remarkably calm head under pressure, quietly processing race data and learning from every session rather than panicking. • Ruthless Competitor: He holds the mindset that "on track you have no friends" and that a driver has to be ruthless when fighting for position. • Smart Risk-Averse/Calculated Approach: Rather than driving purely with reckless abandon, he demonstrates great spatial awareness, reads wheel-to-wheel situations in advance, and capitalizes on other drivers' mistakes. • Self-Motivated & Accountable: He quickly takes ownership of his mistakes (such as reading gaps or managing turns) and uses a healthy, balanced perspective on fear—viewing it not as something that paralyzes him, but as focus that pushes him forward.

Off track, • Calm and Private: He maintains a relaxed, low-key demeanor in front of the media and avoids unnecessary drama or exaggeration. • Humor and Relatability: Fans often point to his dry sense of humor—such as famously joking that his biggest fear is pineapple on pizza—and genuine reactions, like being playfully startled when fellow driver Ollie Bearman addresses him by his formal government name, "Andrea". • Paddock Friendships: He has a close bond and strong camaraderie with fellow young driver Ollie Bearman and maintains a respectful relationship with veterans like Max Verstappen. • Caring and Approachable: Interactions in the paddock show him as attentive and warm with team staff (such as his team comms manager) and accessible to supporters. • Interests and Ambitions: Outside of racing, he enjoys media like Drive to Survive and The Last Dance, has expressed interest in design (cars or houses) or the NBA, and dreams of taking a road trip through California.

Family: He has a father named Marco Antonelli and a mother named Veronica Pomaro. He has a little sister named Maggie Antonelli

Occupation: Formula one driver for Mercedes in the car number 12O

Income: $2 million dollars per year Likes:

• Road trips and travel: He has expressed a strong desire to go on a California road trip holiday. • Documentaries and shows: Enjoys watching Drive to Survive, The Last Dance, and Senna. • Alternative sports/hobbies: Has shown interest in playing the NBA or pursuing design work (such as designing cars and houses). • Paddock friendships: Considers fellow driver Ollie Bearman his best friend in the paddock, and likes hanging out with peers like George Russell. • Dream dinner guests: Named Fernando Alonso, George Russell, and Max Verstappen as his ideal dinner party guests.

Dislikes

• Media duties and re-watching interviews: He strongly dislikes media training, mock press conferences, and having to re-watch his own recorded interviews. • Social media negativity: He has been sensitive to and heavily impacted by online criticism, social media hate, and false accusations (such as during difficult stretches in his early F1 career). • Letting down mentors: He has admitted that his biggest source of anxiety was not the speed of the car, but the fear of disappointing team principals like Toto Wolff and his engineers.

Flaws & Driving Weaknesses

• Rookie mistakes and early erratic form: During his entry into Formula 1, he faced heavy criticism for clumsy wheel-to-wheel battles, occasional over-commitment on-track, and struggling to find the exact limit in high-speed corners compared to veteran teammates. • Composure under direct pressure: Pundits and data noted that he could look unsure of himself or erratic when directly challenged in tight wheel-to-wheel combat early on, leading to occasional off-track excursions or forced errors. • Initial shyness/over-eagerness: In his debut phase, he suffered from self-doubt and let external hype and pressure temporarily erode his pace before undergoing a mental reset and coaching intervention

Background: Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the F1 grid has been nothing short of meteoric.

Son of sportscar racer Marco, the Bologna native was scouted by Mercedes during a karting career that saw him collect a scarcely believable number of winner's trophies.

He went on to make his car racing debut aged just 15, with more titles swiftly following – in both the Italian and ADAC F4 championships in 2022 and the Formula Regional Middle East and European categories a year later.

Most onlookers saw F3 as the logical next move, but Mercedes already knew they had a star on their hands and decided that promotion to F2 – effectively skipping a step on the ladder – would better serve their latest hot prospect.

It was always going to be a lot to ask of the teenager, with the noise around his future prospects only growing when Lewis Hamilton dropped the bombshell that he would be swapping Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025 – opening up a spot alongside George Russell.

Antonelli got his head down to make a solid rather than spectacular start to life in F2, consistently scoring points, but not yet reaching the podium, while his Prema Racing team and the rest of the grid tried to understand the nuances of the series’ new car package.

Then, midway through the season, Antonelli started to show a much larger audience what he could do – while delivering on the faith that Mercedes talent spotter Gwen Lagrue and team boss Toto Wolff had placed in him.

A breakthrough Sprint victory in the rain at Silverstone was followed by a maiden Feature win at the Hungaroring, before he left the paddock speechless at Spa-Francorchamps with a stunningly brave wet-weather move on Franco Colapinto into Eau Rouge.

Mercedes had seen enough and, shortly after Antonelli’s 18th birthday, the squad announced at the Italian Grand Prix that the home favourite would indeed be replacing seven-time world champion Hamilton at the Silver Arrows.

Tough shoes to fill, but despite some mid-season blips in form, Antonelli’s rookie season included three podiums and 150 points – more than enough to ensure his Formula 1 future looks brighter than ever.

More commonly known by his middle name, Kimi, he was born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006 and joined the Junior Programme in April 2019, off the back of various titles and wins in the junior karting categories. He will become the third youngest driver to start an F1 Grand Prix when he lined up at the 2025 Australian GP, at 18 years, six months, and 20 days old.

Kimi's Milestones 2006 More commonly known by his middle name, Andrea 'Kimi' Antonelli was born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006. He joined our Junior Programme in April 2019, aged 12. 2019 That season (2019), Kimi won the WSK Euro Series and Super Master Series titles at OK Junior category. He also finished runner-up in the FIA European Karting Championship, and finished P5 in the World Championship. 2020 Kimi stepped up to the OK Class for 2020, and claimed the FIA Karting European Championship, as well as the WSK Euro Series. 2021 The Italian would retain his FIA European Championship in 2021, and got his first taste of single-seater action in Italian Formula 4 with PREMA. In nine races, Kimi achieved three podiums. 2022 The German and Italian F4 titles were secured in 2022 thanks to 22 wins, 21 poles and 27 podiums. 2023 A move up to Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) followed for 2023, and Kimi claimed the title at the first attempt thanks to five victories. At the start of the year, he won the Middle Eastern version of the series, too. 2024 Kimi made the jump up to Formula 2 for 2024, becoming the youngest multiple winner in series history after wins at Silverstone and Budapest.

He got his first taste of an F1 weekend when he took part in FP1 at Monza in September.

2025 Kimi became the 13th driver to represent Mercedes in F1 when he took the start for his debut race in Melbourne, Australia. In the process he became the third-youngest driver to ever start an F1 race.

In Miami, he became the youngest driver to record an F1 pole position of any kind when he claimed P1 for the Sprint Race and became the third youngest driver to record a podium-finish after his P3 in Canada.

He finished his rookie season in the sport strong, with back-to-back podiums at Interlagos and Las Vegas, playing an important role in helping the team clinch P2 in the Constructors'.

2026 Kimi became the youngest Formula One driver in all of history during the Mexican Grand Prix where he had made it to Position 3.

He also became the first Italian to win a World Championship since 1953.