Rene Rosin Reflects on Kimi Antonelli's Rapid Rise to F1 Stardom

Kimi Antonelli's rapid climb to Formula 1 World Champion has caught the attention of motorsport fans worldwide. Achieving such a feat in only his second season, and at an age when most are still navigating the junior circuits, is indeed remarkable. The young Italian's journey through the FIA single-seater ranks took a mere three-and-a-half years, all spent with the renowned PREMA Racing team.

We had the opportunity to chat with Rene Rosin, who helmed PREMA during Antonelli's tenure there, to discuss the driver's striking progression. Rosin recalls that Antonelli was 'immediately fast,' a testament to the innate talent that saw him rise through the ranks so swiftly.

The Rosin family led PREMA Racing until 2026, guiding it to considerable success across junior motorsport categories. It was under their leadership that Antonelli honed his skills before catching the eye of Mercedes, where he eventually secured his F1 seat.

Antonelli's story is one of fast-tracked success, but it’s also a testament to the nurturing environment of teams like PREMA, which continue to be a crucial stepping stone for young drivers with aspirations of reaching the pinnacle of motorsport.