Chequered Flag Extra: The Making of Kimi Antonelli

In this Chequered Flag special, we explore Kimi Antonelli’s incredible climb through the ranks, from his upbringing in Bologna to becoming F1’s youngest ever champion. Harry Benjamin guides us through the Italian’s meteoric rise hearing from prominent figures back in his hometown as well as those at Mercedes who have guided him to championship success, including deputy team principal Bradley Lord, Antonelli’s race engineer Pete Bonnington and Mercedes driver development advisor Gwen Lagrue. 

Content gathered from series three of F1: Back at Base, which you can listen to on BBC Sounds, and from BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor. Watch ‘Kimi Antonelli: The Making of Formula 1's Youngest Ever Champion’ on BBC Sport’s YouTube page.