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Lewis Hamilton has said he would choose to promote protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace him at the Mercedes Formula 1 team in 2025 in Toto Wolff’s position. Hamilton’s decision to activate a break clause in his Mercedes contract to pursue a move to Ferrari from next season has opened up a drive with the […]
“Hamilton’s decision to activate a break clause in his Mercedes contract and move to Ferrari next season has created an opportunity at Mercedes. Team Principal Wolff aims to sign Max Verstappen, while Red Bull’s Verstappen wants to stay. With Alonso staying at Aston Martin, Sainz and Antonelli are top contenders for Ferrari. Antonelli, 17, is in his debut Formula 2 season and has been testing in older Mercedes cars. Hamilton praises Sainz but would choose Kimi if he were in charge. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari mirrors his 2007 debut season with McLaren. Despite Mercedes’ struggles, Hamilton has won six championships with them since 2013. Sainz is considering an offer from Audi for the future when new regulations come in 2026.”
