Internet reacts to Antonelli signing: 'Will finish in front of Lewis'
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The announcement that everyone was waiting for has finally become official as Mercedes announced their driver lineup for 2025. Alongside George Russell, Mercedes signed 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton. It's been a move many have been waiting for, but now it has become official after impressive results in the lower formulas from the Italian. However, despite his supreme talent, the internet is in a bit of a disagreement with the signing.
Internet reactions to Mercedes officially signing Kimi Antonelli
Fantastic news for Kimi. Regardless of the crash yesterday, he was fast from the get go. Promising future, great young driver line up.
— LedgesF1 (@F1Ledges) August 31, 2024
End of an Era with Hamilton.
Will finish above Lewis next year, watch
— Luke OJ (@LukeojMMA) August 31, 2024
Congrats to Kimi, but it’s too soon for him.
— amaia (@amaia_end) August 31, 2024
Why not let him finish his f2 stint and then come on the grid with a team where there’s less pressure?
Mercedes are too eager to make a mistake. Lewis’ departure is clearly destabilising.
2025 is lining up to be a really interesting season
— RG Butters (@F1Butter) August 31, 2024
He quickly did a lap, wrecked the car, and secured the contract. A real deal-closer!!
— CanSoğancı (@bangkokluoglu) August 31, 2024
Well he kinda has to now to pay back the cost of yesterdays unfortunate shunt.
— Gavin Weeks (@flikQ) August 31, 2024
Hmm. Should’ve gone for a 1 year contract with Bottas while the kid develops until 2026
— MAR (@Mar_Lehbi) August 31, 2024