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Kimi Antonelli named Lewis Hamilton replacement at Mercedes
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy walks down stairs for the first free practice ahead of the F1 Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) MONZA, Italy — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day…
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes confirm Italian teenager as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement for 2025 F1 season | F1 News
Mercedes have confirmed Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace Lewis Hamilton from the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton announced in February that he will join Ferrari next year and Mercedes have chosen rising star Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, to be George Russell’s team-mate on a one-year contract. Antonelli made…
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Kimi Antonelli crashes in practice debut for Mercedes
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy prepares for the first free practice ahead of the F1 Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) MONZA, Italy— Teenager Kimi Antonelli’s Formula 1 debut lasted just 10 minutes on Friday. Antonelli, who only turned 18 on…
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Italian GP: Max Verstappen fastest after Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashes on Mercedes practice debut at Monza | F1 News
Andrea Kimi Antonelli dramatically crashed out on his F1 practice debut for Mercedes as Max Verstappen was fastest in the opening session at the Italian Grand Prix. Italian teenager Antonelli, who is expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2025, was driving George Russell’s car and there was huge anticipation about his first official…
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a 2025 contender to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, in first Formula 1 test | F1 News
Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a contender to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton next season, completed his first F1 test with the team in Austria on Wednesday. The 17-year-old, currently in his maiden season of Formula 2, drove Mercedes’ 2021 car, their last constructors’ championship-winning machine, at the Red Bull Ring as the first part of…
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli: The Mercedes junior and F2 driver tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton on 2025 F1 grid | F1 News
When Toto Wolff said Mercedes “may try something bold” in selecting their 2025 replacement for Lewis Hamilton, many took the apparently vague statement to be very specific. It’s certainly no easy task to fill the boots of Formula 1’s most successful driver but Mercedes may have a future superstar on their hands in 17-year-old Andrea…
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