Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed his fear about potentially missing out on signing Andrea Kimi Antonelli while Lewis Hamilton was still part of t

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has claimed Lewis Hamilton’s exit ensured it wouldn’t lose Andrea Kimi Antonelli to another Formula 1

Partnering George Russell at Mercedes during the 2025 Formula 1 season will be 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who has huge shoes to fill after taking the seat vacated by Lewis Hamilton

With Hamilton’s advice considered, Antonelli will be well-placed to take the fight to George Russell in 2025. Toto Wolff gambled by promoting the Italian with only half a season of F2 action as supporting evidence, but the glowing reviews of his Mercedes colleagues suggest that this could be the start of a new iconic partnership in F1.

Mercedes head into the 2025 season with drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the final 12 months of their respective deals, though Toto Wolff says the situation is not so clear cut

Mercedes have announced an exciting new signing heading into the 2025 season. Whilst Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari in the new year has stolen most of the headlines, the end of 2024 also brought about the ending of another Mercedes partnership.