P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli was the driver chosen by Toto Wolff to replace Lewis Hamilton – not that the Italian sees it like that.
Kimi Antonelli, the young Italian driver, is set to succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, but he emphasizes that he doesn’t see himself as Hamilton’s replacement but rather the next Mercedes driver in line. Antonelli, at 18, will be the first rookie for the team since 1954, drawing comparisons to ‘next Max Verstappen’ due to his impressive junior career. Despite the weight of the opportunity, Antonelli is focused on doing his best and learning from the experienced members of the team. His goal is to approach each day with a winning mindset while staying realistic about the challenges of competing against the top drivers in the world. Antonelli is eagerly looking forward to his debut race and is concentrating on his preparation and collaboration with the team.
