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Andrea Kimi Antonelli Clarifies His Mercedes Formula 1 Seat Announcement in Drive to Survive Season 7
Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirms that scenes in Drive to Survive Season 7 depicting his Mercedes F1 seat announcement were accurate. He received a call from Toto Wolff and other key figures confirming his role for the 2025 season. Max Verstappen, however, feels misrepresented in the same season regarding his emotions after the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Drive to Survive Season 7 covers top storylines of the 2024 F1 season, including Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari and McLaren's battle with Red Bull for the constructors' championship. The 2025 F1 season begins this week with the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes Prepares for Exciting New Era with Promising Talent Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicts rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will keep pace with George Russell during his debut season, marking the culmination of a seven-year project and a replacement for Lewis Hamilton's departure. Despite his youthful age of 18, Wolff is confident in Antonelli's ability to challenge Russell from the outset. The focus is on development, learning tracks, and preparing for regulation changes set to take effect in 2026. With both drivers under 30 years old, a fierce yet productive rivalry between Russell and Antonelli is anticipated.
Introducing Colorful Special Edition Podium Caps in 14 Formula 1 Grands Prix of 2025
Pirelli introduces colorful special edition podium caps at 14 F1 races in 2025, a departure from traditional black caps since 2011. Designer Denis Dekovi pays homage to each race's cultural identity through unique designs, with the first three caps being green and cold for Melbourne, red and gold for China, and blue and gold for Japan. Fans can purchase these exclusive hats ahead of the new season starting at £65.
Mercedes Unveils 2025 Formula 1 Car Ahead of Season Opener
The W16, which replaces the W03 that didn't see action with Lewis Hamilton in 2012, marks a significant change for the team as it prepares to welcome George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli to its lineup.
