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Kimi Antonelli's mother keeps him grounded with a budget
The F1 champion's parents, who worked humble jobs to fund his racing, still enforce spending rules on their twenty-year-old son.
In brief
The F1 champion's parents, who worked humble jobs to fund his racing, still enforce spending rules on their twenty-year-old son. Veronica Pomaro, mother of F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli, maintains a budget rule with her son to preserve family values despite his sporting success. Originally reported by LA NACION.
Champion's mother enforces spending rules
Veronica Pomaro, mother of F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli, maintains a budget rule with her twenty year old son to manage his personal spending on activities and vacations.
“Le dije: fijemos un presupuesto”
How the budget works
If Antonelli spends his entire monthly allowance by August, he must pay for his own vacations. The goal is to keep him grounded and aware of his financial limits.
Cars tempt him most
Veronica identified automobiles as Kimi's main spending temptation, while clothing ranks second. She still helps choose his outfits and joked he might wear shorts to a wedding.
Parents came from humble backgrounds
Veronica worked temporary jobs at the Italian postal service while preparing meals for the family racing team. Marco took a bank loan to race in Pergusa and worked as a truck driver.
“Venimos de familias humildes, conocemos la importancia del trabajo”
Mercedes recruited him at twelve
Kimi entered Mercedes' young driver programme in April of two thousand nineteen, aged twelve, while still competing in karting. Toto Wolff called him while he was driving with his father.
Family supported him through difficulties
During tough moments in two thousand twenty five, his parents kept the family united and told him to grow as a person, not just as an athlete. Teachers noted he helped struggling classmates.
Budget rules remain after championship
Mercedes confirmed Antonelli's first world title on November eleventh at its Brackley and Brixworth facilities. At home, the family's spending rules and organisation practices continue in force.
The short version
Veronica Pomaro, mother of F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli, maintains a budget rule with her son to preserve family values despite his sporting success.
