Mercedes could now echo George Russell’s career and secure Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Formula 1 seat with Williams for 2025 if he is not yet ready to replace Lewis Hamilton. The Silver Arrows are keen to get Antonelli an F1 drive next year if the 17-year-old impresses in his rookie Formula 2 campaign. Mercedes have fast-tracked the Italian’s rise up the junior categories by skipping Formula 3 and securing him Frederik Vesti’s vacated seat with Prema. Vesti will not return to F2 with Mercedes giving their other junior driver a reserve role as well as Mick Schumacher in 2024. The 22-year-old finish…