Kimi Antonelli Debuts with Fourth Place Finish at Australian Grand Prix

At the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli made a remarkable debut, finishing fourth and becoming the youngest F1 debutant to score points. The race conditions were challenging, with four out of six rookie drivers failing to finish, but Antonelli, who started from 16th, navigated the chaos to secure his position. Initially assessed a five-second penalty, race officials later reversed the decision, allowing him to retain his fourth-place finish. His performance impressed Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who noted Antonelli's composure under pressure. Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, finished third, contributing to Mercedes' strong start to the season as they sit second in the constructors' standings. Notably, Antonelli finished six places ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who debuted with Ferrari in a disappointing 10th place.