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Lewis Hamilton says he said “a long time ago” that Andrea Kimi Antonelli is “who the team should choose moving forwards”.
After months of speculation it has now been confirmed that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will partner up with George Russell at Mercedes in 2025.
When asked about his thoughts on Kimi, Lewis Hamilton gave his endorsement to the young driver.
“Well, I mean, I said a long time ago that I think that’s who the team should choose moving forwards,” Lewis said.
“He’s one of those young, super-talented kids that’s come through. I mean, he’s a young adult now. But, yeah, he’s only 18.
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“So I think… I think it’d be good for people just to remember he is just turning 18, and he’s got a bright future ahead of him. And yeah, I’m really excited to see and watch his progress.
“I saw a picture earlier on of us, back in, I think, 2018, and he was one of the grid kids! And I’m like shaking his hand at the front of the grid!
“So it obviously reminds you how old you are when you have those experiences.
“But yeah, looking forward to seeing his growth and his journey through into Formula 1,” Hamilton concluded.
