"Parked the truck in the paddock aged eight": Cairoli shares Kimi Antonelli anecdotes
The rise of Matteo Cairoli, who as a DTM rookie took three DTM wins this year and finished fifth overall, is inseparably linked with the family of Formula 1 world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli: because at the age of 17, the Italian claimed his very first title in 2014 with Marco Antonelli's team in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia - and got to know his seven-year-old son. "I saw him grow up. I ...…
Matteo Cairoli, a rising star in DTM, attributes his success to the influence of Formula 1 world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Cairoli, who began karting at the age of eight, credits Antonelli for his character and values. At the time, Cairoli was the team owner's apprentice, observing the young prodigy steer a Lamborghini Super Trofeo with a powerful engine.
Antonelli's family played a crucial role in shaping Cairoli's character, setting high standards and expectations for him. Cairoli notes that Antonelli has remained the same person over the years, emphasizing his genuine nature and lack of pretension.
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