Mercedes are poised to promote academy driver Kimi Antonelli to an F1 seat for 2025. Toto Wolff will take a major gamble by replacing the sport’s most successful driver with a rookie. Antonelli sits ninth in the F2 championship after six rounds, but he’s convinced Mercedes with his performances in private testing. He’s driven their 2021 and 2022 cars at the Red Bull Ring, Imola and Silverstone. The Silver Arrows’ board members have been so impressed with his pace and maturity that they’ve unanimously voted to sign him. All that remains now is an announcement. Mercedes were reportedly ready to …
