Red Bull star Max Verstappen feels he ‘got lucky’ in a way that Mercedes could deny Andrea Kimi Antonelli if they promote the Italian to replace Lewis Hamilton in 2025. The Silver Arrows are studying a rapid promotion into Formula 1 for Antonelli after Hamilton announced his departure. Ferrari signed the seven-time drivers’ champion with a multi-year contract in February. But Mercedes are still yet to decide who obtains the 39-year-old’s seat. Antonelli instantly emerged as an early contender to replace Hamilton, despite the 17-year-old making his Formula 2 debut this year. Mercedes secured th…