A rare, autographed Kimi Antonelli Formula 1 trading card has sold for an extraordinary $878,400 at auction, becoming the second-most expensive F1 card ever sold. The remarkable sale of the Mercedes driver’s 2025 Topps Chrome rookie card highlights the growing fascination surrounding the young Italian, whose historic 2026 Formula 1 world championship triumph has sparked a wave of ‘Kimi-Mania’ among fans.
Despite the enormous price, the collectible narrowly missed the all-time Formula 1 trading card record, which is still held by a rare Lewis Hamilton card sold for $900,000 in 2022. The difference of just $21,600 underlines the extraordinary value collectors now place on memorabilia associated with the sport’s biggest stars.
Kimi Antonelli’s signed Topps F1 card sells for $878,400
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has spent just two seasons in Formula 1, but the Mercedes driver from Bologna has already written his name into the championship’s history books by establishing several records. Most notably, his recent world championship victory at just 20 years old made him the youngest driver ever to achieve that milestone.
Since his title-winning success in Mexico, enthusiasm surrounding the Italian has reached remarkable levels. A genuine wave of ‘Kimi-Mania’ has swept through the Formula 1 fanbase, both in Italy and around the world, following his rapid rise to the top of the sport.
One particularly striking example of Antonelli’s growing popularity has emerged from the world of sports collectibles. A unique 2025 Topps Chrome F1 Kimi Antonelli autograph SuperFractor card, numbered 1/1 and produced during his rookie Formula 1 season, was sold by auction house Goldin for an impressive $878,400, approximately €792,300.
The card is an exceptionally rare one-of-one special edition, featuring Antonelli’s autograph and an image of the smiling Mercedes driver riding a scooter. It was sold on 18 October 2026 and received a PSA 10 grade, indicating excellent condition.
The transaction made it the second-most expensive Formula 1 trading card ever sold, demonstrating the extraordinary demand for memorabilia associated with the young Mercedes star.
Lewis Hamilton’s $900,000 F1 trading card record remains unbeaten
Despite the extraordinary sum paid for Antonelli’s card, the newly crowned world champion has not quite surpassed the Formula 1 collecting record. That distinction still belongs to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, whose rare autographed special-edition card sold for an even higher price in 2022.
On that occasion, a collector paid an astonishing $900,000 to acquire the Lewis Hamilton card, despite its condition being inferior to that of Antonelli’s recently auctioned collectible.
The comparison is particularly striking given the difference in experience between the two drivers. Lewis Hamilton had already established himself as one of the most successful competitors in Formula 1 history, while Antonelli’s record-threatening card was produced during his debut season.
The two drivers also share a connection through Mercedes, where Antonelli took over the seat previously occupied by Lewis Hamilton. Their respective achievements have generated considerable interest among Formula 1 collectors, although the British driver’s record remains intact.
Kimi-Mania grows following Antonelli’s historic 2026 F1 championship
Antonelli’s popularity has risen dramatically following his remarkable success in the 2026 Formula 1 championship. His victory in Mexico secured a historic achievement for Italian motorsport, with Stefano Domenicali celebrating Italy’s first Formula 1 drivers’ world title in 73 years.
The triumph also marked the culmination of an extraordinary rise for the Mercedes youngster, who reflected emotionally on his championship victory and his ambitions for the future.
The record-breaking interest in Antonelli’s memorabilia provides another indication of how quickly his reputation has grown. His rare Topps card had already attracted an exceptional price before he secured the championship, illustrating the considerable enthusiasm surrounding his career.
For now, Lewis Hamilton remains the holder of Formula 1’s most expensive trading card record at $900,000. However, with Antonelli’s unique rookie card fetching $878,400 after just two seasons in the sport, the young Italian has already come remarkably close to another milestone.
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