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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There’s no shortage of established F1 drivers who would be interested in taking Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes seat. Yet the team is clearly tempted by what would be a massive gamble.
Mercedes is looking to sign Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the replacement for Lewis Hamilton in 2025. They see Antonelli, who they signed as a 12-year-old karter in 2019, as the next big talent. Antonelli has been the standout performer in Mercedes’ young driver programme. With Hamilton leaving, Antonelli is likely to partner George Russell at Mercedes in 2025. The team’s plan is to have Antonelli step in if they can’t secure Max Verstappen.
