Mercedes Kimi Antonelli’s driver scripted the record as the youngest of the F1 pole on Friday at the Miami Grand Prix.
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Mercedes’ Italian recruit driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli continues to break records in Formula 1.. The 18 -year -old player has become the youngest poleter in any format after a superb final round of the Miami Grand Prix Sprint Qualifier.
While many expected McLaren’s drivers to take the post, Antonelli ran to the grid for the race on Saturday with a fastest round of 1: 26.482 when he forced Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to finish second and third respectively.
“It was a very intense qualification. I felt really good since this morning and I felt good to qualify myself. I gathered everything, so really happy to get the first pole, “said Antonelli.
“Tomorrow will be nice to start in the front row, will be a little different.”
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What is the secret to making the file? Antonelli said the weekend after the Saudi Grand Prix had played a crucial role.
“Every weekend, I learn massively. Last week, having a break really helped me collect information and process everything and recharge the batteries, it was really good,” he said.
“All the qualifications, I felt that I could take a step on the Tour.
“Every weekend, I become more confident with the car, I can play with more and explore the limits.
Who is Kimi Antonelli?
Surprisingly, Antonelli only successfully completed his driving test. Earlier in the 2025 season, he became the youngest pilot to carry out a race while he was breaking a record held by the 2016 world quadruple world champion in Japan.
Antonelli was born in Bologna in 2006 and joined Mercedes’ junior program in 2019. He methodically climbed into the ranks of motorsport when he turned his head in 2022 by dominating both Italian circuits and Adac Formula 4.
After a strong performance in the regional formula, Antonelli passed the daring formula 3 which highlighted Mercedes’ confidence in its exceptional potential.
He joined Mercedes while the seven times Lewis Hamilton champion left for Ferrari.
