Hamilton tries to ease pressure on highly-rated Italian youngster ahead of first FP1 appearance
Lewis Hamilton is excited by the prospect of seeing what Andrea Kimi Antonelli can do in his Italian Grand Prix FP1 debut for Mercedes but was eager to remind people that the young Italian is just 18. Antonelli has long been considered the potential heir to Hamilton at Mercedes when the seven-time world champion moves to Ferrari, although the second seat alongside George Russell currently remains unconfirmed.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images 'So it's exciting - obviously reminds you how old you are when you have those experiences! But I'm looking forward to seeing his growth and his journey through into Formula 1.
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