Andrea Kimi Antonelli insists he doesn't want to be viewed as Lewis Hamilton's replacement.
Mercedes announced on Saturday morning that they have chosen their highly-rated rising star Antonelli, who only turned 18 last week, as Hamilton’s successor for 2025 following the seven-time world champion’s decision to make a sensational switch to Ferrari.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff echoed Antonelli’s comments, adding: “Our era with Lewis started 12 years ago and it was the longest ever team/driver relationship. “I’m sure that if we are capable of giving George and Kimi a car that can win races and championships we can hopefully continue the legacy of championship titles that Lewis left here, with these two, as Mercedes.”
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