Kimi Antonelli replaces for Lewis Hamilton

teenager Kimmy Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes for next season Hamilton announced earlier this year that he will be joining Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season leaving Mercedes searching for his successor they confirmed on Saturday morning that it will be Antonelli to drive alongside George Russell next season Antonelli who turned 18 last Sunday was taken to the medical center for checks but was fit enough to take part in the Formula 2 session later in the afternoon wolf has been true to his word about investing in Antonelli with the exciting prospect Now set to get his chance to prove he belongs at the highest level but he will have big shoes to fill once Hamilton departs the Brit has won six of his seven World titles at Mercedes during an incredibly successful 11year stay with the team team principal Toto wolf grimaced in the Mercedes garage as Antonelli spun off but backed the kid he has supported through the team's Junior program saying he's a rookie he's very young and we are prepared to invest in his future don't forget to like subscribe and hit that notification Bell to stay updated on more inspiring stories from the World of Sports