Index – Sport – We have found who will replace Hamilton, who is leaving for Ferrari, at Mercedes

The barely 18-year-old Italian driver will be George Russell’s teammate in 2025, according to the team’s announcement on Saturday.

Since I was a little boy, it was my dream to get into Formula 1. I would like to thank the team for the support they have provided during my career so far. I still have a lot to learn, but I feel ready for the opportunity

he said Antonelli, who explained that Russell went through the Mercedes youth program just like him, and his fellow Briton has helped him get better so far, so he is looking forward to learning from him and working with him on the track.

The team leader Toto Wolff talked about, the new line-up is perfect for opening the next chapter of the stable. According to him, this pair testifies to the fact that their junior program is extremely strong and their faith in talent.

Antonelli’s debut in the elite category of motorsport did not go well, because on Friday, during the first free practice of the Italian Grand Prix, he slipped at the entrance to the Parabolica corner and crashed into the rubber wall, as a result of which the red flag was in effect for a good ten minutes.

The Monza race continues on Saturday from 12.30, with the third free practice, the race will be organized on Sunday, from 15:00.