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Antonelli reveals his father Marco ‘didn’t want me to race’
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10/04/2026 at 08:2110/04/2026 at 08:51 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber are practically in Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s DNA, but his journey to the pinnacle of Formula 1 wasn’t as inevitable as it appears. Behind the meteoric rise of Grand Prix racing’s newest championship leader lies a story of hesitation, protection, and ultimately, belief from the person who knew the sport best: his father. Marco Antonelli, a racer in his own right and team owner, had lived both the highs and the harsh realities of motorsport. Naturally, when his son began showing interest in following the same path, he...
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