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Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be eligible to make his Formula 1 debut before turning 18 as the FIA has relaxed the regulation on the minimum age limit. Antonelli, who is competing in his maiden season in Formula 2, is considered the leading name to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season. […]
Antonelli, a rookie in Formula 2, is the top candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season. A dispensation request was made to the FIA to allow Antonelli, aged 17, to compete in F1 despite not meeting the age requirement. Recent changes to the International Sporting Code now permit drivers showing exceptional ability to be granted a Super License at 17. Antonelli has been testing extensively with Mercedes and may get an early promotion to F1 if Williams decides to field him. The FIA’s decision to lower the minimum age limit was influenced by Max Verstappen’s early F1 entry at 17. Verstappen advised Antonelli to embrace the learning process in F1 and not fear making mistakes along the way.
