Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his number-one option above Red Bull's Max Verstappen to fill Lewis Hamilton's seat in 2025, alongside George Russell.
Hamilton's Ferrari switch announcement in February and the intense driver market fluctuations that followed thus far, have left Mercedes with limited options to choose as his replacement. While Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was also in contention for the Mercedes seat, Wolff's preference to wait longer saw him sign a multi-year contract with Williams.
Wolff is focused on finding the "best driver available" and sees tremendous potential in Kimi Antonelli, comparing him to Oscar Piastri. Piastri, who made his F1 debut with McLaren last year, showcased his talent by securing a victory at the Hungaroring this season. “But Kimi has enormous potential. His speed and talent are already at a certain level, he just lacks the experience.
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