Mercedes Spent Millions on Nurturing Antonelli After Ferrari Said No
Mercedes says it spent nine years and more than €10 million developing Kimi Antonelli after Ferrari passed on him as a child.
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PressNewsAgencyMercedes spent millions on nurturing Antonelli after Ferrari said no
MEXICO CITY, Oct 27 : Ferrari fans can only imagine what might have been had local boy Kimi Antonelli signed for their team rather than Mercedes as a young go-karter.Formula One's oldest and most successful team had the chance to secure the talent now set to become Italy's first champion in 73 years, and For
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motors-addictKimi Antonelli could become Formula 1 2026 World Champion in a particularly unexpected way. While the Mercedes rider has 123 points ahead of his team-mate George Russell before the Mexico Grand Prix, the uncertainty surrounding the last two races of the season in the Middle East could precipitate his sacre. A decision expected around November 9 on the maintenance of Qatar and Abu Dhabi could indeed make his advance mathematically definitive, (..…
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gazetaweb.comToto Wolff, head of Mercedes, highlighted the work of nine years in the development of the young Italian, who is close to winning the title of Formula 1
Mercedes Saves $60 Million by Replacing Hamilton With Antonelli
Mercedes’ decision to replace Lewis Hamilton with Andrea Kimi Antonelli is paying off on track and on the payroll. Antonelli is reportedly earning a fraction of Hamilton’s former salary while leading teammate George Russell and closing in on the 2026 title. The move gives Mercedes a championship contender and substantial room to redirect money toward the team’s broader needs.
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