Mercedes Faces Dilemma: Experienced Driver or Young Talent for Hamilton Replacement

Lewis Hamilton decision to move to Ferrari for the upcoming season leaves Mercedes searching for a new teammate for George Russell. Mercedes faces a decision between recruiting an experienced driver to aid its performance or investing in its young talent, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The team has been linked with drivers like Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel but their interest may hinge on Mercedes’ current performance.

Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges the need for a rebuild and considers both experienced and young drivers as options. Antonelli part of Mercedes’ junior program will have additional test days to familiarize himself with F1 machinery. Wolff emphasizes the long-standing plan for Antonelli F1 involvement and expresses confidence in his potential. Mercedes aims to assess Antonelli abilities before deciding on its future driver lineup.

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