Mercedes' New Era: Kimi Antonelli to Replace Outgoing Lewis Hamilton, Joins George Russell

Mercedes has officially announced Kimi Antonelli as the replacement for Lewis Hamilton in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The 18-year-old Formula 2 driver has been a rising star in the racing world, backed by Mercedes since 2019. Antonelli has been gaining experience with private testing in older Mercedes cars and has now earned the trust of team boss Toto Wolff. The decision comes after Hamilton’s much-anticipated move to Ferrari, marking the end of an era at Mercedes. Antonelli will join George Russell in the Mercedes lineup, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter for the team. #KimiAntonelli #LewisHamilton #MercedesF1 #Formula1 #IndiaToday Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday