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The Mercedes junior is set to make the step up to Formula 1’s chief support series in 2024.
Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be moving up to FIA Formula 2 in 2024 with Prema Racing. Antonelli, who joined the Mercedes junior program in 2019, achieved title success in the Formula Regional European Championship in 2023, securing five wins during the season. He has an impressive track record in the junior categories, winning the Italian Formula 4, ADAC Formula 4, Formula Regional Middle East, and a gold medal in the FIA Motorsport Games since 2022. Antonelli will be joining Prema for the post-season Formula 2 test in Abu Dhabi and is excited about the opportunity, although he understands the challenges that lie ahead, as the level in Formula 2 is highly competitive. He is grateful for the chance to continue working with Prema Racing, as they have been like a second family to him throughout his single-seater career.
Source: RacingNews 365
