P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes Technical Director James Allison harbours no doubt Andrea Kimi Antonelli would deliver should he be handed his Formula 1 debut next term with the team. Lewis Hamilton’s bombshell decision to pursue a move to Ferrari in 2025 has opened up a vacant place at Mercedes which Antonelli is tipped as the favourite to take. […]
Lewis Hamilton’s decision to move to Ferrari in 2025 has created an opportunity at Mercedes, with Antonelli as the favorite to fill the spot. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff has ruled out Carlos Sainz, paving the way for a new chapter with Antonelli. The 17-year-old Italian has impressed with his F2 performances and F1 testing in older machinery. Technical director James Allison is excited about the prospect of designing a car for a talented driver like Antonelli. Antonelli’s potential F1 debut before turning 18 could be facilitated by a reduction in the minimum age limit. This move may be linked to a dispensation request from Williams, potentially impacting driver Logan Sargeant.
