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Lewis Hamilton has said “it would be good for people to remember” that Andrea Kimi Antonelli is only 18 years old, with the Mercedes junior expected to be confirmed as George Russell’s 2025 team-mate.
Lewis Hamilton has asked people to adjust their expectations for the young and “super-talented” Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is expected to be announced as his replacement at Mercedes this weekend at Monza. Hamilton emphasized the importance of remembering Antonelli’s young age, as he only turned 18 years old during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Despite his age, Antonelli was given the chance to drive the Mercedes W15 at the Italian Grand Prix, showing a promising future. Although Antonelli’s FP1 session ended abruptly due to a heavy crash, Toto Wolff revealed the impact was 45g. Before the incident, Antonelli had set the fastest time, surpassing Hamilton by four-tenths of a second, showcasing his impressive pace. Hamilton expressed excitement for Antonelli’s progress and future in Formula 1.
