F1 star Kimi Antonelli and girlfriend Eliska Bábíčková have split after two years together. The news comes just one week before his debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli's Girlfriend Eliska Bbkov Announces BreakUp Just One Week Before Australian Grand Prix (Image Source: X)
Just days before the start of the 2026 season, Mercedes’ young star Kimi Antonelli got hit with some tough personal news. His girlfriend announced their breakup after two years, and honestly, nobody in the paddock saw it coming. The timing couldn’t be more intense, as just a week before the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. That’s where Antonelli’s supposed to kick off one of the most hyped rookie campaigns Formula One’s seen in ages. I’ve looked into how this off-track drama might shake things up for Mercedes’ newest talent as he gets ready for his big debut at Albert Park.
Eliska broke the news herself on social media, letting everyone know she and Kimi have split up. She’s been right there with him through his wild ride up the junior ranks and all the way to Mercedes, so this is a pretty big change for Kimi, who’s only 19. In her post, Eliska talked about how tough it is to keep a relationship going when you’re both constantly travelling with Formula One. Their story ends just as the F1 world lands in Australia.
Toto Wolff and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team have a reputation for taking care of their drivers, not just in terms of racing, but mentally too. They’re known for rallying around their own, and you can bet they’ll do the same for Antonelli, making sure he keeps his eyes on the W17 and the tricky demands of Albert Park.
The Australian Grand Prix always feels like a sprint and a marathon rolled into one. It’s loud, it’s hectic, and it sets the tone for the season. For Antonelli, the next week is huge. He’ll have to dig deep, stay sharp, and show what he’s made of, all while adjusting to life at top speed without Bábíčková in his corner.
