Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of the F1 drivers’ title is coming at a price, quite literally!
A 1-of-1 race-worn patch autograph trading card of Kimi Antonelli was sold at an auction for $201,910 on Saturday night, marking a significant moment in his history. This card is now the most expensive Antonelli trading card ever sold and ranks as the seventh most expensive F1 trading card in history. The high value of this card reflects the soaring popularity and demand for merchandise of the 19-year-old Italian driver, who is currently leading the drivers’ title in the 2026 F1 season by 22 points. Antonelli’s recent success with wins in China and Japan has propelled his momentum in the sport. The winning bid for the unique trading card showcases the high expectations for Antonelli’s future in F1, with potential for its value to rise further if he continues to excel and potentially wins the championship. In comparison, the most expensive F1 trading card ever sold was a Lewis Hamilton 2020 Topps Chrome Sapphire/Superfractor 1-of-1, which reportedly fetched over a $1 million. Check out Antonelli’s coveted card in the image below!
