It is one of the most popular movements the agitation generated. And it’s not because we’re talking about big names in the Formula 1if not for him risk to which you are exposed one of the most successful teams in recent years.
Mercedes had to say “goodbye” to a pilot with whom he won seven world titles. The void that will leave Hamilton in the German team it will be big and that is why when the news was announced there was speculation about the arrival of a excellent driver to replace the seven-time champion.
What happened instead was a young man from 18 years old with no experience In Formula 1. Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be Lewis’ replacement in what was a decision that was very doubtful since it is known.
For Mercedes He is a bet for the future and, in what has been a surprising signing, Antonelli revealed what he did to deflect the attention he had Mercedes put other drivers and focus on yourself.
“During the TPC tests (previous tests of the car), one thing that impressed them This is how quickly I reached the limit and how quickly I reached the target lap times Mercedes wanted. But I have to say that the factor I struggled with the most during the the tests were the pace of the race“, confessed Antonelli in the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’.
Antonelli is convinced of the precise moment he won the seat: “But in both cases last days of testing at SpaI have considerably improved my running pace, and that pushed Mercedes to sign me“.
“I feel ready for F1. In terms of speed, I think it won’t be a problem. The only thing that will have to work a lot on is how to manage the weekend in the best possible way and also learn all the procedures. There will therefore be lots of things to learn“, concluded the Italian.
