P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has hinted he would be open to being team-mates with Max Verstappen at Mercedes should the team opt to pair the two together in F1.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is open to being team-mates with Max Verstappen at Mercedes in Formula 1. Mercedes is considering pairing them, which could lead to Antonelli or George Russell being replaced. Antonelli, despite his rookie podium in Canada, is not worried about potentially being replaced. He is prepared to compete against Verstappen and values his experience with Russell. Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle questions the impact of having Verstappen as a teammate on Antonelli’s development. Mercedes must weigh the risk of pairing Antonelli with Verstappen and potentially losing Russell. Overall, the decision on the team lineup for 2026 remains uncertain.
