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Mercedes Unleashes Secret Weapon for Kimi Antonelli: A Former F1 Star to Mentor the Young Prodigy

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
February 12, 2025
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Mercedes’ Quiet Comeback? Why Toto Wolff’s Team Could Shock the F1 Grid in 2025

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 5, 2024 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff with Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli ahead of the grand prix REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

The Silver Arrows have a master plan for their rising star. In a stunning move, Mercedes has enlisted Valtteri Bottas as a mentor for 18-year-old sensation Kimi Antonelli, who is set to replace a seven-time world champion in 2025. Team boss Toto Wolff confirmed that Bottas, a seasoned F1 veteran, will return to Brackley in a key support role, ensuring Antonelli’s transition into the elite motorsport world is as smooth as possible.

Bottas Returns to Guide Antonelli’s F1 Debut

Bottas, who raced alongside Lewis Hamilton from 2017 to 2021, played a crucial role in Mercedes’ dominance, helping secure multiple Constructors’ Championships. Now, his expertise and experience will serve as a steering force for Antonelli, who enters the sport under immense expectations.

“Valtteri Bottas has also returned to take a look at Kimi,” Wolff revealed. “He will be here to coach him and to follow what is happening on the track.”

Mercedes is treading carefully with its young driver, managing expectations while ensuring Antonelli develops into a top-tier competitor. Wolff emphasized that no major results are expected before 2026, signaling a patient yet ambitious approach to Antonelli’s progression.

A Historic Opportunity for Italian Motorsport

Antonelli’s arrival marks a significant moment for Italian motorsport, as he becomes the first Italian driver to secure a full-time F1 seat since Antonio Giovinazzi’s underwhelming tenure ended in 2021.

But for Wolff, the goal is not just participation—it’s victory.

“I would like to see an Italian driver who returns to win… It hasn’t happened for a long time, it would be a good story to tell,” Wolff said, perhaps taking a subtle dig at Ferrari for failing to secure Antonelli for their own program. The last Italian to win an F1 race was Giancarlo Fisichella at the 2006 Malaysian Grand Prix—a statistic Mercedes would love to change.

The Pressure is On—Will Antonelli Rise to the Occasion?

Antonelli has already turned heads with an impressive junior career, proving himself as one of the most promising talents to emerge in recent years. But F1 is a whole different beast. With Mercedes setting the stage for a major resurgence in 2026, Antonelli will need to learn, adapt, and withstand the immense pressure that comes with driving for one of the sport’s most successful teams.

As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on the young Italian. Will Bottas’ guidance and Mercedes’ structured approach transform Antonelli into the next F1 superstar? Or will the pressure prove too much?

One thing is certain—Mercedes isn’t leaving anything to chance.

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