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Kimi Antonelli is in contention for a 2025 Formula 1 drive. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, however, has insisted his mind should currently be elsewhere.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff provided Kimi Antonelli with important advice regarding his Formula 1 future, as rumors swirl about a potential drive with the team in 2025 once Lewis Hamilton moves to Ferrari. Antonelli, a rising talent, currently competes in his debut Formula 2 season after excelling in the Formula Regional European Championship the previous year. Despite having conducted F1 testing with Mercedes recently, Wolff emphasized the need for Antonelli to stay focused on his immediate goal of succeeding in F2. While there have been discussions about expediting Antonelli’s super license, Wolff distanced Mercedes from the request, clarifying they did not initiate it. Looking ahead, if Antonelli does earn a spot at Mercedes next season, he is likely to partner with George Russell, who expressed confidence in Antonelli’s abilities and predicted a successful Formula 1 career for the talented young driver.
