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Kimi Antonelli Doesn’t Miss Normal University Life While Friends Study and Work

All but certain to be crowned the F1 world champion this weekend in Mexico City, Kimi Antonelli is living a life most would only dream…

By Naman Srivastava · F1 Chronicle

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:24 AM

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Kimi Antonelli stated he does not envy friends pursuing higher education and embraces the sacrifices needed for Formula 1.
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver admitted that losing personal privacy is the only major drawback he experiences.
Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion and the first Italian champion since 1953.

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed he does not envy his friends pursuing university degrees or ordinary careers, stating he loves his life in Formula 1 despite the sacrifices. Speaking ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, the 20-year-old noted that while he misses the privacy of regular life, he remains fully committed to his racing career.

Antonelli stands on the verge of becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion and Italy's first title winner since 1953. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised the driver's mature approach, while Antonelli balances the title pressure by engaging in lighthearted pranks with race engineer Peter Bonnington.

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