Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
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"I said: 'OK, stop, because it has now become dangerous.' But when I saw the video, 10 years old, on my leg, oversteer, everything perfect, I said: 'Maybe he has something special.'"
— Marco Antonelli , Other
"Sometimes you are fast but not in the right position to become a professional driver."
— Marco Antonelli , Other
"And Kimi said: 'Dad, dad, no sleep, no sleep. I have to drive.'"
— Marco Antonelli , Other
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Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
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