REPORT: Wolff FINALLY reveals Mercedes’ choice to replace Hamilton

Wolff has made no mystery of the reality that he needs to select the leading accessible driver to partner George Russell, with guarding champion Max Verstappen very much in his considering.

The Dutchman has frequently cut a disappointed figure at Ruddy Bull in 2024, and with a number of noteworthy changes going on behind the scenes, is accepted to be surveying his choices.

Wolff has as of now communicated his want to draw the three-time winner to Mercedes, something which has been the source of extraordinary disappointment for his Ruddy Bull partner Christian Horner.

It would presently show up, be that as it may, that the Brackley-based equip are set to go in another course by marking one of their skilled prospects from inside the group, Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli have been connected with Mercedes
Seven-time world winner Lewis Hamilton will make the move to Ferrari in 2025
Antonelli in line to fill Hamilton void
The Italian has been tipped for huge things in F1, and as of late celebrated his to begin with triumph within the moment level at the Hungarian Terrific Prix.
In spite of being fair 17, Antonelli is prepared to be given the opportunity to fill the void before long to be cleared out by Hamilton.

Talking to Autosportwereld.com, Wolff said:
“The criteria for our another driver are straightforward:
we need the finest driver accessible. At the minute, my to begin with choice is Kimi Antonelli.

“Of course there are dangers. They are not so much in his ability as a driver, but Antonelli would be uncovered to the media and to the skills of George Russell, one of the most excellent drivers on the lattice.
“But Kimi has colossal potential. His speed and ability are as of now at a certain level, he fair needs the encounter.

Antonelli’s exhibitions in F2 have inspired Mercedes boss Toto Wolff
The seven-time Equation 1 winner will connect the Italian monsters in 2025, with hypothesis over who will take his put having been a consistent talking point all through this season

“An elective situation is of course Verstappen, but at the minute that doesn’t appear reasonable to me.
“Other drivers would sign a one-or-two-year contract, which is not sufficient for us, so I’m cheerful to require a hazard on Antonelli, since it may be a calculated hazard.
 
“If you look at the progress of [Oscar] Piastri, it took him a year and a half to compete for victory at the level or team-mate Lando Norris – we want to try to do the same with Kimi.”