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Kimi Antonelli, an 18-year-old Italian driver, will replace Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes’ F1 driver lineup for the 2025 season.
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Antonelli will partner with George Russell, who has expressed his support and willingness to guide the young driver.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praises Antonelli’s talent and speed, highlighting his potential in F1.
Mercedes has announced a significant change in their F1 driver lineup for the 2025 season. Kimi Antonelli, a young and talented Italian driver, will replace Lewis Hamilton, who is moving to Ferrari. Antonelli, currently competing in Formula 2, will partner with George Russell, who has welcomed the news and expressed his support for the new driver.
Antonelli has impressed in Formula 2, with a sprint and feature race victory this year. He expressed his excitement at the opportunity, saying, “Reaching F1 is a dream I’ve had since I was a small boy… I am still learning a lot, but I feel ready for the opportunity.” Russell, who has learned from Hamilton, is eager to provide similar guidance to Antonelli.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praises Antonelli’s talent and speed, highlighting his potential in F1. With this new driver pairing, Mercedes is entering a new era, hoping to continue their success in the sport.
Our 2025 F1 driver line-up confirmed ✅
Kimi Antonelli will race alongside George Russell next season 👊
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 31, 2024
