Lewis Hamilton Endorses Kimi Antonelli as the Future of Mercedes Ahead of F1 Debut

Lewis Hamilton gives his critical assessment of Kimi Antonelli's potential for a Formula 1 position

Lewis Hamilton offers an analysis of Kimi Antonelli's readiness for an F1 role

Lewis Hamilton has advised Mercedes to support Kimi Antonelli as his successor.

Mercedes has yet to announce the successor for Hamilton's seat, as he is set to join Ferrari in 2025.

Young sensation Antonelli is expected to be chosen and will take the wheel for Mercedes during the first practice session on Friday at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.

"Hamilton shared with the press, including Crash.net at Monza, that he had previously expressed his opinion that he was the right choice for the team's future direction."

"He's among the exceptionally gifted young individuals making their mark. Now an adult, he's just 18 years old."

"It's important to recognize that he's only 18 years old, yet he has a promising future in front of him. I'm genuinely eager to observe his development and see where it leads."

"Earlier today, I stumbled upon an old photo of us, likely from around 2018. He was one of the grid kids back then, and it's crazy to think, now he's actually going to be racing on the grid."

"Clearly, it makes you realize your age when you go through such moments, but indeed, I’m excited to watch him race in Formula 1."

Hamilton supports emerging talents

Mercedes leader Toto Wolff has praised Antonelli's exceptional skills throughout the year.

"Hamilton mentioned that they have been observing his progress across various strategies."

"Of course, he drives a Mercedes. There's a noticeable influx of young drivers lately. It seems we're entering that era."

"The venue holds just 20 seats, marking the beginning of an emerging trend we're witnessing."

"Choosing a driver with extensive experience over giving a chance to a younger talent is what occurred in my case, and it turned out to be very successful."

In my view, it's essentially a chance for development. He'll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals, gaining insights from individuals I've collaborated with previously, as well as from newcomers. It presents an ideal setting for his growth and development.

Wolff accelerated Antonelli's progression into a Formula 2 spot this season. To date, he has secured a victory in both a sprint and a feature race.

He is set to drive an F1 car for the first time during an official event this Friday in his native land.

His vibrant, new outlook might benefit Mercedes' growth.

"Hamilton mentioned that it's certainly beneficial to receive additional feedback."

"Tomorrow, for Kimi, the focus is simply on having a good time and enjoying the moment. It will be a new adventure for him."

"Clearly, he's been conducting tests, but tomorrow marks his inaugural test drive with this car, a model that significantly surpasses the 2022 version in terms of quality."

"Definitely, he'll be grinning from ear to ear tomorrow. It's quite a significant change. The more feedback and details we receive, the more it helps."

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