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Kimi Antonelli has quickly established himself as one of Formula 1’s most valuable young talents, both on the track and financially. After joining Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement in 2025, the Italian driver combined a competitive rookie campaign with substantial reported earnings.
Antonelli’s net worth is estimated at $18 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The figure reflects estimates of his racing income and commercial earnings, rather than an independently verified accounting of his assets and liabilities.
His financial profile has grown alongside his rapid rise through junior motorsport. Antonelli joined Mercedes’ junior programme in 2019 before progressing through Formula 4, Formula Regional and Formula 2. His promotion to the Mercedes F1 team in 2025 gave him access to the sport’s higher earning potential and a global platform for commercial partnerships.
According to our 2025 F1 driver earnings estimates report, Antonelli earned an estimated $12.5 million in 2025. That comprised a reported $5 million base salary and $7.5 million in performance bonuses.
Those figures are estimates, not Mercedes-confirmed payments. Other salary trackers have reported a lower base salary, illustrating the uncertainty surrounding private F1 contracts. The 20-year-old driver’s actual compensation may also include terms that are not reflected in publicly available estimates.
Performance bonuses can significantly increase a driver’s earnings, with payments potentially linked to results and other contractual targets. Our figures exclude endorsements, so the $12.5 million estimate should not be treated as a complete measure of Antonelli’s total income for the year.
Mercedes announced Antonelli as Hamilton’s replacement on August 31, 2024, confirming him for the 2025 season. In October 2025, the team announced that the Italian rookie driver and George Russell would continue as its driver lineup for 2026. According to Formula 1, it is understood that he has been retained for the 2027 season.
Antonelli’s future earnings will depend on his results, any contractual incentives, commercial partnerships, and future negotiations. For now, the reported $18 million net worth and $12.5 million in 2025 earnings offer an indication of his financial rise, but not a complete picture of his private finances.