Can Kimi Antonelli cut it at Mercedes?
And the ex-Mercedes champion even revealed that the future F1 driver previously drove for his go-kart team.
“He was in my go-kart team so I know that he can be the best talent for the next generation. That is clear from Mercedes,” 2016 F1 champion Rosberg told Sky Sports.“Also, the shoes that he is filling…Martin Brundle added: “All the signs are good. The team love him, they believe in him. They gave him so many test days.“He will make mistakes but they know that, and they are prepared for that.
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