F1 Driver Obtains Driving Permit
18-Year-Old F1 Star, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Acquires Driver's License
Celebrate with a triumphant smile, Formula 1 sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli recently took to social media to announce his successful acquisition of a driver's license!
You might've heard of this 18-year-old Italian champ who's been cruising the tracks and giving seasoned racers a run for their money. The Mercedes driver, hailing from none other than Bologna, Italy, has been zipping around tracks for quite some time, yet he hadn't officially been allowed to drive within the city.
But now, the proud Prodigy of Pavement can actually drive on streets, something that'll open up a world of possibilities. There's a good chance this milestone change in his mobility options stems from his desire to upgrade to a larger vehicle.
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Still, earlier last December, the racer confessed that it was strange to be a Formula 1 driver without a driver's license for public roads—strange, indeed! But he was still brimming with anxiety over the test, fearing he might bomb it the first time around.
While Formula 1 competitors no longer need a driver's license to fly along the open roads, thanks to International Automobile Federation (FIA) rule changes, there are exceptions for gifted teenagers who've excelled in Formula series.
Hailing from the land of Ferraris, Antonio was born in 2006 and embarked on his racing career at a young age of seven. It wasn't long before he started spinning circles around his competitors in various international competitions. His old man, too, is a racing driver and proudly owns the AKM Motorsport team in Formula 4.
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In 2019, the young blood found a place in the prestigious Mercedes junior team. He'll be taking to the racetrack with none other than the charismatic George Russell in the Formula 1 races starting from next season. This kid's star is on the rise, and his legion of fans and followers on social media shows it!
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After securing his driver's license, Formula 1 sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli might now opt for a larger vehicle to handle his growing talents.In a city famous for Ferraris, the young Italian F1 driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, can finally indulge in the freedom to drive customary streets, having earned his driver's license.
