In the realm of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, if securing the services of Max Verstappen proves impossible, the most favorable alternative is to acquire a driver who possesses similar qualities to Verstappen. This is precisely the approach that Mercedes is taking as it endeavors to find a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari in 2025. For quite some time now, Mercedes has regarded Andrea Kimi Antonelli, also known as Kimi Antonelli, as the next prodigious talent. Since his recruitment in April 2019 as a 12-year-old karting prodigy, Antonelli has consistently stood out as the shining star within Mercedes’ development program. With Hamilton’s unexpected departure, it appears that Antonelli is poised to make his debut in a Mercedes car much earlier than anticipated, potentially as George Russell’s teammate in 2025.
McLaughlin was ecstatic when he exited his vehicle. Photo: Kevin DejewskiThe qualifying session on Saturday afternoon marked the culmination of two full days of the swiftest laps IndyCar...
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