Mercedes could have explored a frantic driver’s market this year to try and find a replacement for the outgoing Lewis Hamilton. Trying to uncover someone who could replicate what a seven-time world champion has achieved is next to impossible and so Mercedes went down a different route. Mercedes have produced several Formula 1 drivers through their academy over the years. George Russell is arguably their most successful graduate, but the likes of Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein also reached F1 with the support of the Anglo-German manufacturer. Kimi Antonelli is set to be the latest driver back…
