Mercedes are poised to sign academy driver Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. This comes after Toto Wolff failed in his pursuit of Max Verstappen. Wolff has mounted an ambitious pursuit of Verstappen ever since Hamilton told him that he was headed for Ferrari in the winter. It was always going to be an almighty task given the Dutchman’s historic dominance at Red Bull. The Mercedes team principal has indicated a willingness to do whatever it takes. He’s offered Verstappen a ‘world-record’ contract, as well as a post-racing ambassadorship deal, a luxury not even Hamilt…