Andrea Kimi Antonelli Bio: Family, Height & Net Worth
1. Kimi Antonelli Family & Parents
Andrea Kimi Antonelli was born on August 25, 2006 in Bologna, Italy. His full name is Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Kimi Antonelli father Marco Antonelli is a former racing driver himself and now owns “Antonelli Motorsport” and “AKM Motorsport”. Mother Elisabetta Antonelli (sometimes also known as Veronica) has worked in the post office and actively supports her son in racing. He has a younger sister named Maggie Antonelli. The family is simple but racing-inspired.
2. Girlfriend – Andrea Kimi Antonelli Girlfriend
Kimi’s girlfriend’s name is Eliska Babickova, who is from the Czech Republic and has also been a professional kart racer herself. Their relationship began around 2023 and their pictures together have gone viral several times on social media.
3. Andrea Kimi Antonelli Net Worth
His exact net worth is not public, but according to experts, his earnings could be between $1 million – $3 million. A large part of it comes from his contract with Mercedes, F2 wins, and brand endorsements.
4. Andrea Kimi Antonelli Height
Kimi’s height is around 5 feet 8 inches (172–173 cm), which is considered average but fit in the racing world.
5. Kimi Antonelli Salary & Contract Details
Kimi’s annual base salary is believed to be around $2 million (approximately ₹16.5 crores) when he makes his F1 debut for Mercedes in 2025. This does not includes bonuses, performance incentives and promotional rights. He has been receiving support in the Mercedes Junior Program since 2019.
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli Stats Overview
Karting (2015–2019):
- Trofeo Easykart Winner
- WSK Super Master Series Victory
F4 (2021–2022):
- Italian F4 & ADAC F4 Champion
- 22 race wins, 21 pole positions
Formula Regional (2023):
- Won Both FRECA & Middle East Championship
Formula 2 (2024):
- Won 2 races in debut season
- Youngest multiple F2 race winner
Formula 1 (2025):
- Debut with Mercedes
- 4th place in Australia
- First podium finish in Canada (3rd place)
7. How Much is Kimi Antonelli Getting Paid?
New drivers in F1 usually get paid $1-2 million. Kimi’s pay package is around $2 million + bonuses since he is contracted with a big team like Mercedes.
8. Andrea Kimi Antonelli Helmet Design
Kimi’s helmet design is very unique and recognizable:
- Blue base theme
- Italy’s national flag on top (three colours)
- Number “12” at the back (dedicated to Ayrton Senna)
- Branding includes Mercedes and his personal sponsors
9. Kimi Antonelli Merchandise & Merch
Kimi’s team Mercedes-AMG’s official store sells his T-shirts, caps, posters, stickers, keychains etc. Custom merchandise made by fans is also available on many websites.
10. Kimi Antonelli Sister
Kimi’s younger sister Maggie Antonelli is attending school and occasionally appears at racing events. She has not yet entered the world of public racing.
11. Full Family & Support
Kimi’s family has been a great support in his career. His father has been with him at every level from karting to F2, helping him with training and strategy. His mother has helped him balance education and personal life.
12. Who is Kimi’s Dad?
Kimi Antonelli dad, Marco Antonelli, is a former car racer who competed in GT racing. He now runs a successful racing team (AKM Motorsport) and trains F4 and regional drivers.
13. Inspired by Ayrton Senna
Kimi has said many times that Ayrton Senna is his idol. He watched his racing DVDs as a child and chose the number #12 for his car which was Senna’s famous number.
14. Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Relationship
Lewis Hamilton, himself a 7-time world champion, has been watching Kimi’s progress closely. Kimi was signed by the Mercedes F1 team just after Lewis left the team. Team principal Toto Wolff has said that “we see a future star in Kimi.”
15. Where is Kimi Antonelli From?
Kimi is from the Italian city of Bologna, which is considered a hub of racing and automotive technology. Brands like Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini are also from here.
Conclusion
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a potential future Formula 1 champion. He has the talent, technical understanding, strong family support and an inspiring history. His rising graph shows that he could be one of the great names in F1 in the coming years.
