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Kimi Antonelli will make the jump to F1 next year, partnering George Russell at Mercedes at just 18 years of age.
George Russell believes that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will provide stiff competition for him in next year’s F1 season, pushing him to perform at his best. Mercedes recently announced that Antonelli will join Russell in F1, taking the place of Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli’s rapid progression through the racing ranks, skipping Formula 3 to compete in Formula 2 this year, has impressed many with his talent. Russell praised Antonelli’s speed and predicted that he will continue to improve as he gains more experience in F1. Although Antonelli’s debut FP1 session at Monza ended abruptly with a crash, Russell emphasized that mistakes are a natural part of a driver’s development, especially for newcomers. Looking ahead to their partnership, Russell is excited to work with Antonelli and expects the young driver to challenge him throughout the upcoming season.
