Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli was involved in a car accident near his home in Italy on the evening of Saturday, February 7th. The accident took place along the San Marino Autostrada in Serravalle. According to an official statement released by Mercedes, Kimi was unharmed and is expected in Bahrain for pre-season testing. The car involved in the accident was a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition, a rare model with only 200 units produced worldwide. The vehicle sustained significant damage, with reports indicating that it crashed into a guardrail. The incident is currently under investigation by law enforcement to determine the cause. Antonelli, a Formula 1 sophomore, had received the special edition Mercedes-AMG GT Pro just five days prior to the accident. The car's unique Petronas-colored elements were meticulously painted on. The incident has raised concerns about Antonelli's safety and the potential risks associated with racing. The ...
Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli was involved in a car accident near his home in Italy on the evening of Saturday, February 7th. The accident took place along the San Marino Autostrada in Serravalle. According to an official statement released by Mercedes, Kimi was unharmed and is expected in Bahrain for pre-season testing.
The car involved in the accident was a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition, a rare model with only 200 units produced worldwide. The vehicle sustained significant damage, with reports indicating that it crashed into a guardrail. The incident is currently under investigation by law enforcement to determine the cause.
Antonelli, a Formula 1 sophomore, had received the special edition Mercedes-AMG GT Pro just five days prior to the accident. The car’s unique Petronas-colored elements were meticulously painted on. The incident has raised concerns about Antonelli’s safety and the potential risks associated with racing.
The 2026 season testing in Bahrain is scheduled for February 11-13, where Antonelli will drive alongside teammate George Russell in the new Mercedes W17. Despite the incident, Mercedes remains confident in their driver’s abilities and expects him to perform well in the upcoming season.
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