Kimi Antonelli: The new star in the Mercedes heaven in the F1!

Kimi Antonelli: The new star in the Mercedes heaven in the F1!

Melbourne, Australien - In motorsport, there is an exciting generation change. After Lewis Hamilton surprisingly switched to Ferrari, Mercedes named 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his successor. Antonelli will have his first appearance in Formula 1 at the Australia Grand Prix on March 16, 2025 and brings a breath of fresh air to the traditional team. "I don't think it's right that I am his replacement," emphasizes the young Italian. Rather, he sees himself as the next Mercedes driver and would like to write his own success story, such as laola1.at reports.

Kimi Antonelli: A new star in the F1 sky

As the third young driver in the history of Formula 1, Antonelli will debut in Melbourne and thus step into the footsteps of sizes such as Max Verstappen. Although he is still at the beginning of his career, Antonelli has already gained valuable experience in Formula 2 and is ready for the challenge. "The level in Formula 1 is extremely high, but I am better prepared," he says confidently. His teammate George Russell is optimistic and praises the skills of the rookies: "Kimi is extremely fast and highly motivated, it will be an exciting season," said Russell, like Speedweek.com added.

Antonelli also received valuable advice from Hamilton himself, who suggested that he would not lose the fun of racing and to concentrate on his own development process. "It's about staying focused and enjoying Formula 1," explains the young driver. With his ambitions and the backing of his new team, the start of the season is highly interested and expectations.