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

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

An exciting generational change is imminent in motorsport. After Lewis Hamilton unexpectedly switched to Ferrari, Mercedes has named 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his successor. Antonelli will make his first appearance in Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix on March 16, 2025 and will bring a breath of fresh air to the traditional team. “I don’t think it’s right to say that I’m his replacement,” the young Italian emphasizes resolutely. Rather, he sees himself as the next Mercedes driver and wants to write his own success story laola1.at reported.

Kimi Antonelli: A new star in the F1 sky

As the third youngest driver in Formula 1 history, Antonelli will make his debut in Melbourne, following in the footsteps of greats like Max Verstappen. Although he is still early in his career, Antonelli has already gained valuable experience in Formula 2 and is ready for the challenge. “The standard in Formula 1 is extremely high, but I am better prepared,” he says confidently. His teammate George Russell is optimistic and praises the rookie's abilities: "Kimi is extremely fast and highly motivated, it will be an exciting season," says Russell speedweek.com supplemented.

Antonelli also received valuable advice from Hamilton himself, who advised him not to 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 support of his new team, the start of the season is associated with high interest and expectations.