Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the F1 test: “Amazing” / Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is so good that he is already considered the successor of Lewis Hamilton. The 17-year-old is one of the candidates for the star brand’s second position alongside George Russell next year, as team boss Toto Wolff has also confirmed. “He is definitely a good candidate,” the Viennese told “Xinhua”.

Antonelli has now completed a private test in the Formula 1 Mercedes W12, with which Lewis Hamilton fought for the title until the last round of the 2021 season. The Italian went to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, but initially he had to be patient because the weather gods did not cooperate – because there was snow, the first Mercedes Junior ride was delayed.

However, the youngster finally managed to break into the track – and was showered with praise afterwards. “It was an amazing experience, I loved every second. The first day didn’t go as planned because unfortunately we had snow, so I couldn’t drive.”

“But on the second day the slope was dry and I was able to do several laps. I was really happy and I would like to thank the whole team for the great work they did. I’m excited to see what’s next,” added Antonelli, who currently competes in Formula 2.

World Championship Standings (after 4 out of 24 Grands Prix)

the driver
01. Verstappen 77 points
02. Perez 64
03. Leclerc 59
04. Sainz 55
05. Norris 37
06. Plate 32
07. Russell 24
08. Alonso 24
09. Hamilton 10
10. Walk 7
11. Tsunoda 7
12. Oliver Bearman 6
13. Hulkenberg 3
14. Magnussen 1
15. Alboni 0
16. Zhou 0
17. Ricciardo 0
18. Okon 0
19. 0 gas
20. Bota 0
21. Sergeant 0

Builders Cup
01. Red Bull Racing 141 Punkte
02. Ferrari 120
03. McLaren 69
04. Mercedes 34
05. Aston Martin 33
06. Running Bull 7
07. Especially 4
08. Williams 0
09. Sauber 0
10. Alpine 0