(ANSA) – ROME, AUGUST 31 – “It’s an incredible feeling to be announced as an official Mercedes driver alongside George (Russell, ed.) for 2025. Getting to F1 is a dream I’ve had since I was a child.” These are the first words of Kimi Antonelli after Mercedes’ announcement that an Italian will be returning to Formula 1 as an official driver from 2021, Antonio Giovinazzi’s last season at Sauber Alfa Romeo. “I want to thank the team for the support they have given me so far in my career and for the trust they have shown in me,” said the driver from Emilia. “I am still learning a lot, but I feel ready for this opportunity. I will focus on improving and getting the best possible results for the team. I am also very happy to become George’s teammate. He has been through the team’s junior program just like me and is someone I have a lot of respect for. He is very fast, has won multiple Grands Prix and has already helped me improve as a driver. I can’t wait to learn from him and work together to get results on track.” (ANSA).
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