Rising star Kimi Antonelli has been officially ruled out of this weekendâs Miami Grand Prix following a terrifying car incident late last night that left the Mercedes camp in shock.
According to early reports, Antonelli was involved in a high-speed road accident while returning from a private team engagement in downtown Miami. Eyewitnesses described the scene as âhorrific,â with the young driverâs vehicle suffering severe front-end damage after reportedly losing control on a wet stretch of road.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, and Antonelli was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. While initial fears suggested serious injuries, Mercedes later confirmed in a brief statement that the 19-year-old escaped with âmoderate physical trauma and precautionary concerns,â though doctors have advised strict restâeffectively ruling him out of competitive action this weekend.
âSafety is our absolute priority,â the team statement read. âKimi is stable and in good spirits, but he will not participate in the Miami Grand Prix as he focuses on recovery.â
The incident comes at a particularly unfortunate time, as Antonelli had been gaining momentum in recent races, impressing fans and analysts alike with his fearless driving and rapid development. His absence leaves a sudden gap in the Mercedes lineup, with speculation already swirling about a last-minute replacement.
Fans flooded social media with messages of support overnight, using hashtags like #StayStrongKimi as concern spread across the motorsport world.
While investigations into the exact cause of the crash are ongoing, one thing is certainâthe Miami Grand Prix weekend has been shaken before the lights have
even gone out.