P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toto Wolff has numerous options open to him as replacement for Lewis Hamilton. Who will he go for?
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has been urged to consider selecting Kimi Antonelli as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, who is bound for Ferrari next season. Many believe that the seventeen-year-old Mercedes junior, Antonelli, could make a smooth transition from F2 to F1 and partner with George Russell in the upcoming year. Nyck de Vries, a former Mercedes reserve driver, expressed his belief that Antonelli deserves a chance due to his potential as a great and complete driver. Despite his past with AlphaTauri, De Vries is focused on his current endeavors in Formula E and the World Endurance Championship, holding no hard feelings towards his previous team’s decisions. While the F1 landscape evolves, De Vries remains grateful for his opportunities and wishes success for all involved in the sport.
