Mercedes have confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as the driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season after signing contract extensions, Afrosport reports. Russell's existing deal was set to run out at the end of the year likewise rookie Antonelli, who replaced Lewis Hamilton. Both drivers are now going to be part of the grid next year when new technical regulations kick in. Russell's contract...
Kimi Antonelli has apologised to Max Verstappen after colliding with the Red Bull driver during the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Italian rookie locked up his tyres as he approached Turn 3 on the opening lap and crashed into Verstappen, which resulted in damage to the cars of both drivers and forced them to retire from the race. Antonelli was subsequently handed a...
Mercedes have announced that Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton from the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. Seven-time F1 champion Hamilton revealed in February that he will join Ferrari next year, prompting Mercedes’ search for a replacement for the 39-year-old. The Silver Arrows have now found one in rising star Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, and...
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