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Mercedes is turning to youth as its replacement for seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has praised the 2025 driver line-up as “perfect” with Andrea Kimi Antonelli set to partner George Russell next season. Antonelli, an 18-year-old wonderkid, was confirmed as part of the team after speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s replacement surfaced. Despite a shaky start with a crash in his first official outing, Antonelli is seen as a strong addition to the team. Wolff believes the new line-up, combining experience, talent, and youth, is ideal for the next chapter for Mercedes. Russell will serve as a mentor to Antonelli, with Wolff expressing confidence in both drivers contributing to the team’s success.
