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Kimi Antonelli became an F1 paddock regular last year, but his first experience of F1 a decade prior was a considerably more risky affair.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli shared a story of sneaking into the F1 paddock at Hockenheim over a decade ago as a ‘stowaway’. Making his full F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix in March, he will be one of the youngest drivers in the championship’s history. Antonelli, a highly-touted rookie, will attract significant attention in Melbourne, contrasting with his humble beginnings of sneaking into the Mercedes garage as a child. In 2014, Antonelli’s father ingeniously hid him among tyres on a trolley to bypass paddock security at Hockenheim, creating a memorable and amusing tale. Despite the unconventional entry, the experience sparked Antonelli’s passion for F1 and set the stage for his remarkable journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.
