Kimi Antonelli

2024 - 8 - 31

Meet Kimi Antonelli: The Teen Who’s Ready to Steer into Hamilton’s Shoes!

Formula One - George Russell - Kimi Antonelli - Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes-AMG

Kimi Antonelli steps into Formula 1, replacing the legend Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Is he up for the challenge?

In an electrifying announcement that’s already sending shockwaves through Formula 1, teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli has officially been named as Lewis Hamilton’s successor at Mercedes for the upcoming 2025 season. Just 18 years old and freshly minted from Formula 2, Antonelli will be pairing up with George Russell, a double delight for fans eager to see what this dynamic duo can achieve on the race track. The Italian driver debuted at the recent Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where he took over George’s seat for the opening practice session, setting the stage for what awaits the world of motorsport.

Hamilton’s exit leaves a giant void in the sport, especially with his seven World Championships weighing heavy on the legacy that Antonelli will now carry forward. However, team principal Toto Wolff assures fans that Antonelli's recent crash in practice is just a minor setback as he learns the ropes of F1 racing. Young Kimi will surely be under intense scrutiny, but with his talent and a little bit of good luck, he just might rise above the pressures of living in Hamilton’s shadows.

Curiosity about Antonelli's journey is at an all-time high, with fans questioning who the rising star really is. Before joining the elite of F1, Antonelli showcased immense potential with his impressive performances in both karting and F2, where he caught the eyes of eager scouts. The boy from Italy has not only made a name for himself racing single-seaters but also has had the racetrack in his blood from a young age—he simply can’t keep away!

As the racing world gears up for this tantalizing transition, there's a collective hope that Antonelli will carry on the legacy of excellence. Who knows, perhaps he’ll spearhead a new era in the Silver Arrows' history! Interestingly, Antonelli shares a birthday with another F1 legend, Michael Schumacher, giving fans even more reason to believe in the magic of this teenage racer. So buckle up, ladies and gentlemen; the Kimi Antonelli show is just beginning!

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Formula ... (Porterville Recorder)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in ...

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Kimi Antonelli Joins George Russell As Mercedes-AMG F1 Driver for ... (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team)

Today, the team is announcing its 2025 driver line-up, with 18-year-old Italian Kimi joining multiple Grand Prix-winner George behind the wheel for next season.

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes (Border Counties Advertizer)

Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, was thrust into George Russell's cockpit for the opening practice session for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

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BREAKING: Mercedes confirm Lewis Hamilton replacement as ... (PlanetF1)

Mercedes have confirmed Lewis Hamilton's replacement for F1 2025, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli promoted as George Russell's new team-mate.

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Who is Kimi Antonelli - the teenage star succeeding Hamilton? (RacingNews365)

18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his full-time F1 debut next year as he steps into a seat at Mercedes, replacing seven-time world champion Lewis ...

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's replacement ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Mercedes have signed rookie Kimi Antonelli as George Russell's team mate for 2025, with the Italian stepping up from F2 to replace Lewis Hamilton.

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Formula ... (wnky.com)

Antonelli took over for George Russell in the opening practice session for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. But his much-anticipated first appearance ...

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes (alloaadvertiser.com)

However, team principal Toto Wolff said the crash would have zero impact on Antonelli's F1 chances, and confirmation of his elevation as a junior driver with ...

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Formula ... (The Pioneer)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in ...

Teenager Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement ... (Porterville Recorder)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement next year at Mercedes in Formula 1.

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Peter 'Bono' Bonnington to be Kimi Antonelli's race engineer in ... (PlanetF1)

Mercedes have confirmed to PlanetF1.com that Peter 'Bono' Bonnington will be Kimi Antonelli's race engineer for the 2025 season.

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Malgré son crash, Kimi Antonelli confirmé chez Mercedes en 2025 (Le Blog Auto)

Bien qu'il se soit crashé en essais libres 1 après deux tours raides, Kimi Antonelli est confirmé chez Mercedes en 2025 au côté de George Russell.

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F1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli va remplacer Lewis Hamilton chez ... (La Presse)

Le prodige italien Andrea Kimi Antonelli, qui vient de fêter ses 18 ans, remplacera Lewis Hamilton dans l'écurie de Formule 1 Mercedes lors de la saison ...

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Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025 (Le Quotidien)

La sensation Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025, a annoncé l'écurie samedi, un jour après que le pilote italien âgé de 18 ans ...

Andrea Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes ... (Pole-Position magazine)

Après avoir participé à la séance d'essais libres 1 hier, avec à la clé deux tours très rapides suivis d'une sortie de piste et un violent contact avec le ...

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Formule 1 - C'est désormais officiel : Kimi Antonelli succède à Lewis ... (Eurosport.fr)

Le jeune italien de 18 ans aura la lourde tache de succéder à Lewis Hamilton, qui rejoindra lui Ferrari. "Notre line-up 2025 combine l'expérience, le talent, la ...

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F1 - Andrea "Kimi" Antonelli va remplacer Lewis Hamilton chez ... (RTL.fr)

Le jeune prodige Italien de 18 ans a signé pour l'écurie Allemande et sera dans l'une des deux Mercedes dès le début de la saison 2025.

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Formule 1 : le jeune Kimi Antonelli prend la place de Lewis Hamilton ... (Le Figaro)

Comme pressenti, l'écurie allemande a promu sa jeune pépite italienne pour la saison à venir.

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Mercedes release Andrea Kimi Antonelli FP1 data as Toto Wolff ... (PlanetF1)

Toto Wolff has released Andrea Kimi Antonelli's FP1 data at Monza, confirming the potential of Lewis Hamilton's F1 2025 Mercedes replacement.

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Formule 1 : le prodige italien Andrea Kimi Antonelli remplacera ... (Europe1)

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, jeune prodige italien de 18 ans, va remplacer la légende Lewis Hamilton, septuple champion du monde, la saison prochaine chez ...

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Kimi Antonelli says replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes 'not ... (Border Counties Advertizer)

Team principal Toto Wolff claimed he made the decision for Antonelli to partner George Russell five minutes after Hamilton told him he was leaving.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli To Race for Mercedes In 2025 (Frontstretch.com)

Antonelli, who goes by Kimi, is an 18-year-old from Italy that is completing his first year in Formula 2. The son of a former GT racer, Antonelli's four ...

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Formula ... (Pique Newsmagazine)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in ...

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Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025 (Le Droit)

La sensation Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025, a annoncé l'écurie samedi, un jour après que le pilote italien âgé de 18 ans ...

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Mercedes confirms 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis ... (CTV News)

Mercedes has announced that Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton next season.

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Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025 (Le Nouvelliste)

La sensation Kimi Antonelli remplacera Lewis Hamilton chez Mercedes en 2025, a annoncé l'écurie samedi, un jour après que le pilote italien âgé de 18 ans ...

Hamilton's Heir: Kimi Antonelli Confirmed For Mercedes In 2025 (Forbes)

Mercedes has cast their gaze forward, entrusting the future to Kimi Antonelli—a young star whose brilliance has had the whole paddock bubbling with ...

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Formula 1: 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Hamilton as ... (Euronews)

Antonelli will be the first Italian to compete in F1 since Antonio Giovinazzi in Abu Dhabi with Alfa Sauber in 2021.

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Explained: Why Mercedes signed teenager Kimi Antonelli as Lewis ... (Firstpost)

While it was far from obvious on whom Wolf would name as Hamilton's replacement, an idea struck his mind. Mercedes had discovered Andrea Kimi Antonelli when ...

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