P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Vowles: Not a given that Williams would take Antonelli in F1 2025
Seventeen-year-old Antonelli is embarking on his debut Formula 2 season, having leaped from Formula 3 to win the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff hinted at Antonelli as a potential replacement for the departing Lewis Hamilton, hinting at a daring choice. Despite interest from Williams for an apprenticeship, Antonelli’s close relationship with Mercedes’ Vowles adds intrigue. Vowles emphasized the importance of talent and investment in youth, highlighting Antonelli’s promising potential in Formula 2. Wolff remains patient about the 2025 driver decision, expressing belief in Antonelli’s future success without wanting to rush his progression.
