This Verstappen record that Kimi Antonelli could beat in Japan

By making his debut at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix on March 16, Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the third youngest driver in the history of the Formula 1 at 18 years, 6 months and 19 days. Only Max Verstappen (17 years, 5 months and 15 days) in Australia in 2015 and Lance stroll (18 years, 4 months and 26 days), still in Melbourne in 2017, started their F1 careers younger.

The Italian impressed on his F1 debut, securing a fine fourth place in the Albert Park aisles in torrential rain, while many drivers, both experienced and rookie, were caught out by the tricky conditions. The following weekend in China was also a solid one for the Italian, who once again made the points in Shanghai (6th) despite a damaged car. A successful debut for the Bologna native ahead of the Suzuka event this weekend.

Will Andrea Kimi Antonelli write his name in the Formula 1 record books this weekend in Japan? It will be the Italian's last chance to beat Max Verstappen's record for youngest Grand Prix winner. The four-time reigning world champion has held this mark since winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his first weekend with Red BullThe Dutchman was then aged 18 years, 7 months and 15 days. If he were to win this weekend at Suzuka, Andrea Kimi Antonelli could erase the Dutchman from the records by lowering this precocity record to 18 years, 7 months and 12 days.

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