"Emotional moment"
Wolff confirms: Super talent celebrates Formula 1 debut
Super talent Kimi Antonelli will celebrate his Formula 1 debut in Monza. This was revealed by Toto Wolff after the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.
The Mercedes team, which was replaced by Red Bull as the industry leader two and a half years ago, is focusing on rejuvenation following the imminent departure of record world champion Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari at the end of the season. Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be in the car for the first free practice session in Monza, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff confirmed after the race in Zandvoort.
The Italian super talent turned just 18 years old on Sunday. Wolff is preparing for an "emotional moment", as the team has been in contact with Antonelli since he was twelve years old.
An open secret
"To see him, an Italian lad, in a competitive car in Monza on Friday - that's something everyone in Italy can be proud of," said the Viennese. "We'll see what happens after that." It is an open secret that Antonelli will take over the Hamilton cockpit next year.
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