Quick Info
| Profession | Racing driver and team owner |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Italian former racing driver who competed in touring car racing and later founded Antonelli Motorsport, based in San Marino. He is the father of Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli, and he now owns and leads the AKM Motorsport team, which competes in Italian GT and F4 championships. |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Veronica Pomaro (married 1997) |
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| Base | San Marino |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Veronica Pomaro |
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Family
| Spouse | Veronica Pomaro |
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| Children | Kimi Antonelli |
| Number of Children | 2 |
Career
| Racing Series | Italian Superturismo Championship (1992–1994, 1996) |
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| Team Ownership | Founded Antonelli Motorsport in 1993 and co-runs AKM Motorsport, set up in 2020 |
| Team Achievements | Antonelli Motorsport took its first victories in the International GT Sprint Series in 2011 |
| Recent Activity | Team principal of Antonelli Motorsport in the Italian GT Championship as of 2026, with the team also supporting the new Stratia Motorsport squad in its debut Italian GT season; his son Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Formula One World Championship |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2023 he and his son Kimi launched an AKM karting team together. | |
| 2. He is reported to have first noticed his son's talent when Kimi, aged 10, steered and changed gears in a Lamborghini Super Trofeo car while sitting on his father's lap. | |
| 3. Antonelli Motorsport has supported the Stratia Motorsport team during its debut Italian GT season. | |
| 4. The AKM name is made up of the initials of his children. |
