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A majority of F1 fans believe Kimi Antonelli should not be racing for Mercedes next year!
According to RacingNews365, half of F1 fans think Kimi Antonelli should be loaned out by Mercedes for the 2026 season. Mercedes has not confirmed its driver line-up for next year as Max Verstappen is still rumored to join. There is speculation that Verstappen’s arrival could lead to George Russell’s departure or Antonelli being shifted. Over 50% of fans support Mercedes loaning out Antonelli for the upcoming season. Despite this, 38% of fans believe Antonelli should stay, making the loan and retention options the most favored. However, six percent of fans feel that Antonelli should be demoted to a reserve driver position in 2026. The full poll results can be found below.
