Italian racing prodigy Kimi Antonelli has been making waves both on and off the track, and it’s not just for his exceptional skills behind the wheel. The 18-year-old Formula 1 driver has been turning heads with his romantic involvement with Czech racer Eliska Babickova since October 2023.
Antonelli, who recently signed with Mercedes for the 2025 season, replacing the iconic Lewis Hamilton, has been garnering attention not only for his racing prowess but also for his blossoming relationship with Babickova. The young couple has been spotted together at various events, with Babickova showing her unwavering support for her boyfriend in the fiercely competitive world of motorsport.
Born in Vracov, Czech Republic, Eliska Babickova shares Antonelli’s passion for racing, excelling as a professional karting driver. The pair, described as friends turned lovers by F1 photographer Kym Illman, have been inseparable, with Babickova often seen cheering Antonelli on from the sidelines.
Despite her young age and relatively low profile, Babickova has already demonstrated her talent on the track by winning the prestigious Original Kart (OK) class of the Italian Karting Championship in 2023. With a strong presence on social media, where she shares glimpses of her life with Antonelli, Babickova has amassed over 72,000 followers on Instagram.
As Antonelli continues to climb the ranks in Formula 1, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Babickova will make the transition to single-seaters and follow in her boyfriend’s footsteps. With their love story capturing the hearts of many racing enthusiasts, the dynamic duo is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with both on and off the track.