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Kimi Antonelli will get his second opportunity to impress in the F1 spotlight this weekend in Mexico ahead of his Mercedes promotion next year.
Mercedes has officially announced that Kimi Antonelli will be back in the driver’s seat of their F1 car this weekend at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Antonelli will be taking over Lewis Hamilton’s car for the session, as part of Mercedes’ requirement for him to participate in two FP1 rookie outings at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez. Although Antonelli had his first practice outing at the Italian Grand Prix last month, a spin into the barrier at the last corner cut his session short after just 10 minutes. This upcoming session will include Antonelli among other rookie drivers participating in the opening practice of the weekend. Antonelli expressed his anticipation for the FP1 session, emphasizing his commitment to supporting the team’s performance and his excitement for the unique challenge presented by the high altitude circuit in Mexico City. Additionally, Antonelli extended his gratitude to the team for granting him the opportunity to contribute to their efforts.
