This is Why Kimi Antonelli Is The Next BIG Thing For decades, Italy has yearned for a new hero to rise in the world of Formula 1, a champion to follow in the legendary footsteps of Alberto Ascari. Could that driver be a young prodigy named Kimi Antonelli? From the moment young Andrea Kimi Antonelli strapped himself into a go-kart, a spark ignited. It wasn't just the thrill of speed; it was the surgical precision, the way he could dance the kart around a track. This wasn't just talent; it was something extraordinary. Word spread quickly. In 2014, racing legend and talent scout Giovanni Minardi witnessed Antonelli at a summer camp. It took only three laps for Minardi to be utterly convinced. He immediately contacted Antonelli's father, declaring, “Your son is a phenomenon, an F1 driver in the making.“ The comparison he drew with Fernando Alonso sent shockwaves through the racing world. Also check out:
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