18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli reveals his ‘main goal’ for 2025 with Mercedes
Mercedes youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli has stated it 'would be a dream' to win a few races in his debut F1 season.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli and W15 (via IMAGO)
Italian Youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to make his Formula 1 debut with Mercedes in 2025. Kimi Antonelli, who turned 18 just this year, currently races for Prema Racing in the Formula 2 championship
Antonelli had been a target for the Silver Arrows due to his massive potential and skills on track. He obtained a direct promotion to the F2 championship, in which he has amassed 113 points so far.
The teenager has stated that his main objective next season is to win races at the pinnacle of motorsport. Antonelli admits that while the job at hand will be tough, it is an exciting one for him to conquer.
Certainly, winning a few races would be a dream. It won’t be easy because all the teams have competitive cars, so it will be very difficult, but this is my first goal. Even a few podiums would be good, but the main goal is to bring home some victories.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli said (via gazzetta)
As Kimi Antonelli gears up for his debut in 2025, he will be faced with many challenges on the Formula 1 grid. Nevertheless, he must remain calm and confident in his abilities to deliver a good run for Mercedes.
Former team principal shared his verdict on Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Former AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has shared his thoughts on Mercedes’ new singing Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli will make his full-time debut for the Silver Arrows at the Australian Grand Prix in 2025.
Franz Tost claims that Antonelli possesses the speed to rise among the ranks in Formula 1. He has, however, stated that the Brackley-based team must mindfully nurture the Italian for the future.
It’s always a little bit difficult for a young driver to come into a works team, especially to a team like Mercedes, because there you are really focused [on], but I’m sure that Toto [Wolff, Mercedes boss] and his team will prepare him in the best possible way for the next season. From the driving [side], I think it’s absolutely no problem for him. He’s fast, he’s high skilled and he will show a good performance.
Franz Tost told the offical Formula 1 website
Mercedes has outlined their goal of building a more youthful lineup in the future. If they manage to make the most of Antonelli’s abilities, the team could once again rise to their prevalent glory.
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