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Antonelli feared for Mercedes F1 future during ‘dark’ 2025 slump
AutosportJune 11, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
Formula 1 superstar Kimi Antonelli was left fearing for his future during an up-and-down rookie campaign that left the paddock wondering if Mercedes had promoted him too early.The 19-year-old was fast-tracked through the single-seater ladder by the German marque, skipping F3 before just one season of F2 as he then replaced Lewis Hamilton for 2025.Those were big shoes to fill for the ...