Andrea Kimi Antonelli could make an early F1 debut following an FIA rule change.
Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli could make hisThe 17-year-old Italian has been tipped as one of the leading candidates to replaceat Mercedes next season, despite only being in his first Formula 2 campaign this year.
Speculation only intensified when it emerged the FIA had received a request at the start of May to grant Antonelli a super licence under special dispensation.at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but this was quickly dismissed by team principal James Vowles. This does not necessarily mean that Antonelli, who doesn’t turn 18 until August, will take part in a full race weekend. A team could simply run him in a practice session only.
Antonelli has outperformed Prema teammate Oliver Bearman, who impressed on his F1 debut with Ferrari at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and currently lies sixth in the championship, 32 points behind series leader Paul Aron.
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