P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I know what the team wants, especially looking at the future. I think Toto has been clear recently. That’s obviously good to see.”
Kimi Antonelli stated his expectation to continue with Mercedes beyond the 2025 F1 season, while also mentioning being at the end of this season’s contract alongside George Russell. Mercedes reportedly engaged in discussions with Max Verstappen about potentially joining the team, initially considering him as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton last year. Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Toto Wolff emphasized the priority of keeping Antonelli and Russell on the team, although acknowledging the appeal of Verstappen’s future plans. Antonelli expressed confidence in the team’s direction and dynamic, mentioning a positive atmosphere and teamwork with Russell towards improving performance for this and the upcoming seasons.
