Andrea Kimi Antonelli The Future Of Formula 1

[@edonbabameto7652]

The name 'Kimi' adds +10 talent points. : )

[@Itz_yourstyle]

I lov kimi’s lmao

[@NotApplicableJB]

Couldn’t agree more 🇫🇮

[@HunchoAlejandro]

Just a hobby to him

[@nihitpanth6476]

10+ gloves and steering wheel

[@johnyossarian1135]

@@nihitpanth6476 and -100 fucks to give

[@rodrigofonseca1160]

I guess that Max will be pretty happy knowing he has reached the stage in his career where the search for "The new Max" has begun. Just like we had the search for a new Rossi, a new Messi and a new Bobby Fischer...And he is just starting

[@NotApplicableJB]

I think now that Max had the 3rd most wins of all time he has proven he is one of the greats. But Kimi is coming 😋

[@daveblock4061]

I imagine like the kid's namesake it does not enter his mind.

[@Shadowleecher]

@@NotApplicableJB You hype is setting him and yourself up for failure, People like Max, Hamilton etc are generational, once a decade and other words resembling rarity. It wont happen anytime soon. And giving this kid the label next Max it can only hurt him.

[@potatogirlcultist19]

@@Shadowleecher There was a lot of hype with Lewis Hamilton in the British media, and he still did exceedingly well in his first few years (and thereafter), and there was also a lot of hype for Max Verstappen, since he was the youngest ever and had an entertaining racing style. I don't think hype kills talents. Some drivers who were hyped up were just very unlucky, not poor drivers, like Kubica, who only had half a season with a championship capable car, or Leclerc, who has shown that he can go toe to toe with Max but him and the team just make too many errors, likewise with JPM. I'm sure AKA will be a very good driver, make it to Formula One and will put on entertaining performances from time to time, but whether he wins a championship will be down to what career choices.

[@Shadowleecher]

@@potatogirlcultist19 Just because some hyped drivers succeeded doesn't justify labeling every young talent. Comparing Antonelli to established stars ignores the individual journey. Hype adds pressure; not everyone copes. Mentioning unlucky cases doesn't dismiss the potential harm of premature labels. Hype doesn't guarantee success; it risks hindering a young driver's development. Look at Mick Schumacher.

[@lila2029]

I think what makes his jump to Prema in F2 even more exciting is that he is almost certainly going to be teammates with Ollie Bearman, and having arguably the two biggest talents in the feeder series in the same team (and a top team at that) is hopefully going to give us an insane season! Imagine, FDA driver vs Mercedes junior driver, Italian vs Brit, fighting it out for the title.

[@TheImSolid]

Kinda funny how the Italian team has the brit and the British team has the Italian driver.

[@Fithful]

@@TheImSolid it’d get even funnier if they both make it to f1 and Ollie ends up at Ferrari with Kimi in a Mercedes bwahah

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

And it’s a new car for 2024 as well I will be here to watch formula 2 next year

[@stevesquad7110]

Sounds like Fernando’s attitude, constant striving for feedback. Always looking to race more

[@NotApplicableJB]

He does have a little bit of Fernando about him to be fair

[@ste9856]

Hope he will be more like Hamilton than Alonso

[@will793]

@@ste9856why?

[@jianh1989]

@@will793 better career path choices

[@benbennemans]

Talking about all these new prodigies and their rapid rise, really drives home just how insane Max was. I mean, at a younger age than Antonelli now is, he was already outscoring a much older and more experienced Sainz in F1. Anyway, it is about time the Italians get a good driver in F1. I'm not Italian, but I somehow want them to have one. *edit: Max was 17, like Kimi is right now, so Max was not younger. Still bonkers though.*

[@NotApplicableJB]

Max was an absolute animal. He was basically born to be a Formula 1 world champion.

[@pedroarthur3317]

Not younger but really insane what he did

[@twinnie5393]

@@pedroarthur3317 he was younger tho, he was 17/18 when he outscored sainz, antonelli will not be in f1 for atleast 1 more year so by that time max would be younger and in f1 :-)

[@pedroarthur3317]

@@twinnie5393 yeah we also have the minimum age now,

[@CornyArc38CZ]

me too

[@rickvisser8296]

Meanwhile at Ferrari: "How can we win another title after Kimi?" some funny guy "Bring back Kimi" Vasseur: "Win title... another title...Kimi... Another Kimi!"

[@DanielOliverRacing]

Been following him for a while and I called this last year. He's so damn good. Can't wait to see him in F1

[@SocietyUnplugged]

The new F2 regulations is not the only reason why he skips F3. If he doesn't do well in 2024 he can try again in 2025 and finish 3rd in the championship to get his super license for F1. It's a very ambitious strategy but not a risky one.

[@NotApplicableJB]

That is also an excellent point, the super licence points will be a huge decider as to his near future

[@pedroarthur3317]

He already has enough super license points bcs of all things he won, just don't have one because of his age

[@ShawnFX]

@@pedroarthur3317 is the minimum age requirement 18 to be in F1?

[@pedroarthur3317]

@@ShawnFX yes

[@brinzanmarius5099]

I know him from Italian f4, just one thing, this guy will be a formula 1 world champion for sure, super talent

[@NotApplicableJB]

I really hope he lives up to the hype!

[@Wolfe_No.13]

Kimi is the new Kimi. insanely fast. jumped through the ranks super fast like max, and he looks a little like Senna

[@potatogirlcultist19]

An Italian driving for Ferrari's arch rivals Mercedes will be a little bit strange. Don't really watch the junior categories but I hope AKA (Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a little bit long, plus I don't know whether he prefers to be called Andrea or Kimi, so I thought AKA would be a cool nickname, a bit like how Juan Pablo Montoya was known as JPM) doesn't just shafted like Drugovich or Illot did.

[@NotApplicableJB]

It will definitely be strange especially if he starts winning and the heat the Italian national anthem outside Ferrari. And AKA is a great name!

[@Adam38556]

2024 does well in F2 2025 joins a Williams or a mid team 2026 Hamilton retires and Kimi joins Mercedes 2027 World champion? 😊

[@joebeus6886]

You mean Juan who juan the formula juan? 😁 And what about little "Juan" Montoya? 😉

[@peixeserra9116]

It's actually kind of hilarious. Ferrari have placed so many bets on several Italian talents, such as Charles (I know, Monegasque, but thruthfully it's not that far off), Gio and Fuoco regarding being the next Ferrari Champion, the first Italian to take the title for Ferrari since Ascari. And now it looks like the one Italian generational talent ended up in the hands of Toto of all people. And with Toto looking after him, Mercedes' resources and potential mentors such as Lewis, Bono and crew, I don't see Andrea leaving the Mercedes ecosystem anytime soon.

[@Jhin224]

@@peixeserra9116unless Merc becomes a midfield team

[@Torero2901]

Mate, you only have 35.5 k subscribers? You deserve more, for so long producing just good views and reviews, I like your approach. And great words spoken about the rookies since 2019, from the heart that I share! I am thrilled for Antonelli, with of course an iconic given name! and I wanna see Ollie Bearman also in F1, no British bias from me, he may gladly replace HAM... hopefully some more excitement at the front next season, Max is looking to beat yet another Kimi, or get beaten by the best, I see Marko's little pig eyes already glowing at the prospect...

[@larrymats]

I watched him in F4 and he is super fast , like no competition at all.

[@Squaler1265]

The timing is so well timed this go round. Hamilton is probably going to be around until perhaps 2026 because he wants a taste of the new car+regs at which time Kimi will be prime to take over his seat. George better be ready. He might get Rosberg’d

[@_Colti_]

5:20 Carlos Sainz actually also skipped GP2 just like Max, he went from Formula Renault 3.5 to F1.

[@j.s.p]

FR 3.5 was an alternative F2 path. Sainz graduated the junior formulas like many others. Max on the other hand skipped GP3/F3 & GP2/F2 to step into F1 asap.

[@JohnWickedd]

@@j.s.pmax raced in gp3 then went to f1

[@Fons.s]

@@JohnWickeddno he didn’t, the drove in European F3, which was basically what FRECA is now. He skipped both GP3/F3 and GP2/F2

[@arjunpeechara]

dude i rember this channel when it was like a couple hundred subs. good job man.

[@theversatile8151]

Next we need a video on Ugo Ugochukwu!!! McLaren's answer to Kimi Antonelli!!!!!

[@NotApplicableJB]

I'll have a look 👀

[@pedroarthur3317]

Not even close to Kimi's talent lol

[@Redlingstein]

Ugo? Oh boy HE WAS BAD A MACAU! What a stupid mistake crashing Ticktum into the wall….

[@joebeus6886]

What about little Montoya?

[@pedroarthur3317]

@@joebeus6886 That is really a bad one, he has been mid on every single championship he raced on

[@iandavies1893]

This would make a change as can't remember the last time we had a world class Italian in F1. Good luck to him.

[@adameleliott1777]

THE NEW MAX IS OSCAR FIGHT ME (Kimi Antonelli is next though, I'm not that delusional)

[@jonasekstrand9941]

Been following him during his whole karting time and he is the best of his generation, he has consistently been a front runner since his time in the Mini60s. Would not be surprised if he is a contender/win F2 already in his first year.

[@adarshvemali2966]

I think Logan sargaent was not replaced this year just so that they can kick him out for antonelli next year. I truly believe antonelli will win f2 in 2024. The guy jumps into F2 and straightaway on his first try in F2 cars is 2 tenths off of Bearmen and 2nd overall, that’s just something else.

[@Jimmy__0185]

Sargeant will have an amazing season this year, he ain’t going no where, he’s here to stay

[@NotApplicableJB]

I can definitely see Logan being replaced but I’m not sure if Merc will want Kimi to have 2 years in F2 just incase. There’s a lot of other good talents in F2 right now

[@potatogirlcultist19]

@@Jimmy__0185 If Sargeant has an amazing season, I think there will still be room for Antonelli as if either Hamilton or Alonso retires before 2025, then I think Albon would be a very good addition to either Mercedes or Aston Martin's driver roster.

[@francisnitsch-jones5908]

@@NotApplicableJB I think it will be Vesti in the second Williams seat next year.

[@pedroarthur3317]

​@@francisnitsch-jones5908definitevely not, Kimi is much better than him

[@a.d.e_official]

when we raced in the 60 easy we raced together, think where it ended up😢 super proud

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

Kimi Antonelli is a true talent and I hope he gets a chance to even reach F1. I hope he has a good team around him because in F1 these days it is not only about being talented or fast. Mercedes is not known for taking chances on young drivers. That is why Max chose to go to Red Bull. They know with Kimi they have to move fast otherwise they will lose him. Let's see how he does in F1. If he can handle criticism he is on the right track.

[@RoadRashHD]

Now if only he drove for Ferrari, that would make the Italians go crazy

[@motornaut]

Its going to be tough. The last person to go from FRECA to F2 direct was Petecof and he struggled massively and was dropped mid-season. The only thing in Kimi's favour is that its a new spec F2 car.

[@johnedwards230]

Prema running him and Bearman will be a future f1 team combo!

[@Mirimius]

Gianluca Petecof also jumped from a FRECA title win straight into F2 in 2021. Kimi Antonelli is not the first to do so.

[@jamiedavies5658]

Was waiting for someone to comment this. Let’s hope Kimi doesn’t struggle as much as he did 😅

[@alessandrospenga.video6]

I'm in this video 😆 I'm at 08:55. That was Mugello last year in October, when he won F4 Italy.

[@burkanfpv4904]

Great to see people recognizing Oscar Piastri's brother talent!

[@nawaryn8807]

I can’t wait to see him in f1!

[@marton154]

Can you imagine what life he is leaving with his profession and his looks ? King 👑

[@billB101]

Just watched Zandvoort race, pretty special driving there for sure.

[@joostprins3381]

Only 17… wasn’t that the age Max was driving F1? And Max proved himself, you see the most hyped drivers choke when they need to proof they are the deal. The first year is easy, fight against your team mate and it’s always a win win situation. Only in your second year the pressure comes, we saw it with George, we will see it next year with Oscar.

[@johnyossarian1135]

I wonder if Vesti or Russell will be affected worse by Antonelli coming through. If Hamilton retires and gets replaced by this younger superstar driver then George's entire purpose within Merc will be undercut since he's the older driver but not in the same way that Hamilton was. And Vesti might wind up like Pourchaire, Fontana or Sospiri and never get a shot

[@NotApplicableJB]

I think Vesti could definitely miss out on a seat if Antonelli is good enough in F2 next year

[@petertimowreef9085]

There won't be a next Max Verstappen. That guy is the perfect storm of everything you need to win F1 championships.

[@kimiantonellifan]

His wet race @Zandvoort in Freca was impressive. He ''killed'' the field. But let just wait and see. Race by race, step by step.

[@setthestandardsimracing8689]

Great video, very informative and wasn't boring plus i found out a few facts i didn't know about git a sub from me chap keep up the good work.

[@marton154]

Good vid, subscribed

[@NotApplicableJB]

Thanks so much Marton

[@jeffreypostma6832]

There is a lot of hype around him. Let's see how he does next year. He could also be the next Jarno Trulli, but we shall see.

[@yeastboyuk]

yup, he'll be in F1 in 2-3 years for sure

[@pedroarthur3317]

Biggest talent on the current lader, i believe he wil do 2 seasons in F2 before replaces Hamilton in 2026, or if something very strange happens, wins f2 in 24 and replaces Sargeant in 25

[@NotApplicableJB]

If he wins in his rookie year after skipping F3 that would be insane!

[@pedroarthur3317]

@@NotApplicableJB For real

[@Redlingstein]

WILLIAMS ONLY USES WILLIAMS ACADEMY DRIVER no Merc drivers anymore

[@Redlingstein]

@@NotApplicableJBstop being so delusional

[@pedroarthur3317]

@@Redlingstein Even Vowles said he would take Kimi if no one in their academy would be in his level (as really nobody is) so is very likely to be

[@felixdiamond3104]

"The last Italian world champion was Alberto Ascari in 1953." What a fact!!! I've looked it up, and the only World Champions who came close to being Italian were Niki Lauda, born to an Italian mother in Vienna, Austria, but never held Italian nationality, and Mario Andretti, born in Motovun, Croatia (which was part of Italy at the time of his birth in 1940), who was granted Italian citizenship in 2019. I truly hope Antonelli will become world champion one day! Italy deserves it! The challenge lies in the pressure he will face at home when things get tough! "Nemo propheta acceptus est in sua patria". 🇨🇦🇮🇹❤

[@flockenmann8749]

This years f2 season will be quite a feast. If he can back up his talent even there f1 will might habe a problem, since there are not enough seats and other f2 champions still dont get theyre seats.

[@LxKianL]

Kimi vs Bortoleto is the fight to watch in 2024

[@meateatersco1905]

Hey, nice video. What do you think about Bondarev Oleksandr ?

[@Daxboy16]

It's crazy to me that Russell, Albon and Norris only have 1 F1 race win between them. Makes me think that by the time it'll be possible to have a better car than Max, Antonelli will be the one who's winning the championship. I mean I'm a Lando fan but it's taking so damn long to even get a race win, I'm kinda afraid he'll never win a WDC. I hope I'm wrong.

[@legg6221]

Alex Dunne and Kimi Antonelli will fight each other for championships one day

[@pagh6831]

whoever plays my anthem has my respect, no matter what team he drives for

[@madreh7549]

you are really wrong with Mick schumacher he was F2 world champion and also f3 world champion he isn't in f1 because sponsors, he was there because was the last F2 champion, but steiner destroys his carreer

[@snowtrooper8817]

I 100% disagree about Schumacher. He takes a while to get going he has genuine pace, and was beaten down by the awful treatment of him by Haas. He deserves a shot in a Williams 100%.

[@JulianThursday13]

mate, I believe Mick was better than he looked at Haas. he deserves a second opportunity in F1.

[@felixnguyen7125]

A new Kimi Raikkonen?

[@Totonator17]

I think one of the reasons they moved him to f2 is to give him the best chance of a seat in f1 because if he is as good in f2 as he was in f4 then he likely will get a drive in 2025

[@Redlingstein]

😂😂😂

[@wmaarse]

The next Max. Hmmmm…. that will put a lot of weight on his shoulders. Hope he will not collapse under it.

[@NotApplicableJB]

The link there is mainly because he is skipping a step in the usual path like Max did

[@tmmaborno1259]

​@@NotApplicableJBThat's fair

[@satanswolf]

Antonelli is very talented, it'll be interesting and exiting to see his development in F2.If he has the speed as his homonymous... But seems unfair to leave out a talent like Liam Lawson from the list of rookies who got into F1 this year.

[@RobotLunchboxProductions]

It Antonelli wins the 2024 F2 championship i will eat yellow snow [don't get me wrong i rate kimi but a jump from FRECA to F2 is massive]

[@NotApplicableJB]

Yeah I agree, the jump is too big for that but I think 2025 is the one

[@ask.repeat]

His mentality allows him to withstand honest feedback? Hardcore

[@mrbungle3310]

I think he is the best hope mercedes have really...he is that good.... They needed a Leclerc or max...and they have it now...mclaren have piastri now...russell is great,but this guy...is wow just enjoy him

[@_chosen1_]

Hope they would be able to retain him

[@architecthyde]

it's been a while since we have a disrupting rookie in F1, last time i remember when Lewis joined McLaren in 2007 and shock the world

[@lukaszspychaj9210]

0:40 Stroll went straight from F3 Euro (or some other F3 series) to F1

[@ghost4004]

Im Banking on Ugo Ugochukwu to come up and dominate!

[@F1Racefans]

Would love it to be in 2025 but tbh 2026 is the most realistic

[@NotApplicableJB]

I think 2026 is the year, with the reg changes and lots of drivers out of contract

[@LBCuracao]

2025 in the Williams and 26 Merc!

[@brianligat9493]

Good introduction. Hope he makes it and is loyal to Toto/Merc.

[@NotApplicableJB]

He will be loyal if they give him a seat

[@cjerp]

f that, let him make ferrari great again!

[@brianligat9493]

I could go with that - anywhere but Red Bull and Marko's grubby paws.

[@Alex-th3man]

@@cjerpNo keep him away from Ferrari! Look what they are doing to Charles!

[@Shambley1]

I wish people wouldn’t put pressure like this on kids. Calling him the next max is already setting a standard of how great he should be. It’s a standard that is not easily met and the chances of him not living up to it are way more likely. When he doesn’t live up to the hype he will be looked at like he failed in something when in reality what he accomplished would still be impressive in comparison to a normal person.

[@rikuseppanen9709]

2 seasons in f2 and maybe to audi 2026? I think they will be open up for big chances

[@NotApplicableJB]

Ooh Audi in 2026 would be great

[@DeathBlocks]

I think it will be really weird to not only leave the team who has been building you up for like 8 years by that point, who are one of the top teams on the grid, for a team in their first post Sauber season where nobody knows how they will be doing.

[@rikuseppanen9709]

@@DeathBlocksyeah i thought that also, very risky move but If Audi comes this new hybrid era like to distance racing R8:s, that would Be one of biggest and gutsiest moves in F1 in long time

[@BradenBest1]

In my opinion, the F2 championship will be between Miyata and Antonelli next year.

[@mait1995]

The fact F2 are having those new reg cars does not give an advantage to those being in the series already for a season or 2. It's a more even playingfield. A rookie would have a bigger chance to win that he otherwise would.

[@EXIF22]

sice when is there so many kimis ima kimi but from findland

[@Lukkaa35]

been following Kimi for a while, very promising talent

[@Evarakeus]

I just hope him jumping the ladder doesn't bite back. Yeah, it can work (as Verstappen showed), but it can also be seriously detrimental if the jump doesn't work. It's quite prevalent in NASCAR especially, with young drivers getting rushed from the XFINITY series (basically NASCAR F2) into Cup as there's no restrictions, only for Cup to not pan out and their careers effectively stall out because 'you're only as good as your last race'.

[@jakkor1106]

I would really hope to see this italian driver driver for a certain italian manufacturer in f1 with red cars

[@fablewalls]

Frederik Vesti isn't going to replace Hamilton or Russell so Mercedes are looking at their future with Anonelli. As a Mercedes fan, I'm hopeful he does well and doesn't fade like some of his forbears (Ocon / De Vries / Wehrlein)

[@adelawu8651]

I think the next Sainz at least can win the 2nd place in 2024 F2. And let’s see if Kimi A. can win the title and out score 2nd place double or triple.

[@JohnWickedd]

There’s no chance he says no if Ferrari comes calling. So it’s a smart move from the Italian team to let a rival develop him when they could call him up any time they wish.

[@ask.repeat]

He don’t have the Max mindset but good luck to him.

[@_ilsegugio_]

some get an exotic name, some a long one, some an ordinary one. he got a fast one.

[@theGoogol]

Nobody's like Max.

[@huggemannen9149]

I'm a bit scared that he's going to dominate F2. Hopefully Prema gives Ollie a chance

[@ionutalex5529]

my immediate question is what happens if he wins F2 next year?

[@ishatheiguana]

13/19 races definitely a Verstappen varient

[@aaronsorensen5165]

He just has the character of a Moto GP rider.

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

He has gained Malaysians' approval for using Petronas oil, Brazilians' approval for looking like Ayrton Senna and Finnish people's approval for simply being named "Kimi"!

[@surge_fn]

Looks like piastri

[@lestercombs1871]

Andretti 1978 World Champ qualifies as Italian

[@LogiForce86]

Kimi started karting at the age of 7... Max started karting at the age of 4. That's 3 years of a child's life in which they still pick up new things like a sponge completely lost for Kimi. I'd love for him to become the one who can beat Max his records but that's a tall order. While he might be good, he will need more time to re-acquire the 3 years lost compared to Max. Which leaves him less time at his peak once in F1, if he makes it to F1 that is. After all, I don't see the current drives quiting anytimes soon. So unless someone is kicked out, there won't be a seat.

[@merijnfluitman5761]

If he really is the talent everyone thinks he is, he will have a super license by the end of the year. And he will not be in F2 for 3 years. Mercedes will fast-track him into Williams to make sure that Mclaren or Red Bull don't poach him. That would suck for Vesti because that guy is really good as well.

[@Redlingstein]

😂😂😂 MERC HAS NO SEAT AT WILLIAMS ANYMORE 😂😂😂 Williams ONLY uses their Williams Academy drivers. Merc needs to do their own business.

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

@@Redlingstein If you actually think that Williams wouldn’t take Antonelli at Mercedes’ behest, you don’t understand how F1 works. Remind me what engines Williams race with again 🤔

[@ploppyjr2373]

@@jermaineayivoh8263 the engine means nothing, they have their own academy. They’ve made it clear that they’re not gonna be a Mercedes B team

[@chandramoulipalit]

Also THE Kimi came into F1 with the least number of open wheel races under his belt IIRC

[@j.s.p]

If Antonelli wins F2 next year by any chance, he will become a Williams driver in 2025 & he will definitely be the best name to dethrone Max in a Mercedes in 2026.

[@supertouring22]

It funny that no one is the "next lewis" any more.

[@NotApplicableJB]

We’ve moved past that. Nobody is the next Schumacher either

[@eoinmurphy210]

if your fast enough,your old enough,should be interesting.

[@ibrahimali3192]

the only 2 reasons everyone is talking about him 1. His name is Kimi 2. He looks like Senna

[@Dxbestani]

I find him quite overrated considering there are lots of other drivers out there who's done the same as him yet they don't get the same recognition. I also don't see him finishing Top 5 in F2 next year. Drivers like Bearman, Martins, Hauger and Maloney have the upper hand on him for sure considering they've got the experience on their side as well as the same talent.

[@kplkasteel]

It might just to be too soon as he will burst into F1 when Max is still driving and as we see with current talent, Max will have them for breakfast. Sure, Max will be a bit older but looking at Hamilton, up 2 years ago he was still fighting for the title. The next max will take about 30 to 40 years IMHO.

[@DeathBlocks]

Pretty sure lots of people said the same about the next Michael and the next Lewis.

[@Jonnychinh]

Is it just me or does he looks like senna.

[@oransjball]

The next Lando Norris? LMAO! Norris isnt that guy

[@MENQN]

Pascal Wehrlein was the one that got away for Mercedes

[@samsea0489]

The next Aryton Senna

[@Redlingstein]

Ppl living in the past thinking Merc has anything to say at Williams 😂😂😂😂😂 Since the new investors and the Williams Academy, Williams has NO SEAT for Merc anymore! Williams has their own Williams Academy drivers. And Williams won’t give Merc insight into their car development so they won’t give a Merc driver a seat anymore. Ppl, get real.