P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli is being tipped for a future Formula 1 drive and recently made his test debut with Mercedes.
Mercedes technical director James Allison has praised Kimi Antonelli following his impressive Formula 1 test debut with the team at the Red Bull Ring in Austria and Imola. Antonelli, a 17-year-old Italian driver, is being considered for a full-time F1 drive, potentially as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. Allison highlighted Antonelli’s rapid adaptation to the F1 machinery, describing him as young, enthusiastic, and very fast. Antonelli’s lack of experience with previous F1 cars gives him a fresh perspective on the current ground effect cars, allowing him to provide valuable feedback to the team. Overall, Allison sees Antonelli as a promising young driver with a bright future in Formula 1.
