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Kimi Antonelli Outpaces George Russell in Private Test, Secures 2025 Mercedes Seat

George Russell was outpaced by Kimi Antonelli in a private test, according to reports from Italy. The 17-year-old rising star is set to join Mercedes in 2025 as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, with Toto Wolff's hopes of signing Max Verstappen no longer viable. Antonelli has been seen as a potential candidate for Mercedes since Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was confirmed in early February. Once the shortlist was narrowed to the Bologna-born teenager and reigning world champion Verstappen, it seemed inevitable that Antonelli would join the grid in 2025. READ: Sebastian Vettel Teases Potential F1 Comeback Amid Audi Rumors Corriere dello Sport reports that this is now nearly certain....
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