Antonelli wants to build an academy to open motorsport to young drivers

Kimi Antonelli wants to build a driver academy to give young people opportunities in motorsport, a sport he described as difficult to access. He outlined the idea in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport.

Antonelli said those opportunities need not be limited to Formula 1, pointing to professional GT racing as another option for young drivers. He also credited Max Verstappen with helping make GT racing better known.

Antonelli hopes to race in a GT3 car with his father, Marco. He drove for his father's team three years ago, but the two have never competed together as team-mates. Antonelli said there would definitely be an opportunity early or midway through 2027 if they can find the time.