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Kimi Antonelli will make his F1 debut next month for Mercedes, partnering George Russell at the Brackley-based team.
George Russell has expressed his awareness of the threat posed by Kimi Antonelli as they are paired together for the first season. Antonelli has moved up to a Mercedes drive this year, taking over from Lewis Hamilton, who joined Ferrari. Having advanced through the racing ranks and been part of the Mercedes development program, Antonelli has shown impressive speed and success in karting and single-seater championships. Russell acknowledges that Antonelli’s speed will keep him on his toes, despite his own experience in Formula 1. While they aim to work together for the team’s benefit, Russell is cautious of Antonelli’s drive to make an impact early on.
