Andrea Kimi Antonelli seeks Formula 1 super license at 18

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young Italian racing prodigy, is making headlines once again as he turns 18 in August. The Mercedes team has put forward a request for a dispensation for Antonelli to drive in Formula 1, despite the age limit of 18 introduced in 2016.

Antonelli, who was recently photographed at the Imola circuit wearing Ayrton Senna’s legendary cap on the 30th anniversary of the Brazilian driver’s death, has been making waves in the motorsport world. The FIA has received the application for a “super license” for Antonelli, a necessary requirement to compete in Formula 1.

Mercedes’ plan seems to involve placing Antonelli with its Williams team-mates in 2024, allowing the young driver to gain valuable experience before potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes from 2025. This news comes as a blow to Logan Sargeant, who may see his Formula 1 dreams fading away.

Despite Williams denying any plans to replace Sargeant with Antonelli, the speculation surrounding the young Italian’s future in Formula 1 continues to grow. Toto Wolff has expressed Mercedes’ keen interest in keeping Antonelli within the team to prevent him from joining other competitors.

As the motorsport world eagerly awaits the outcome of the dispensation request, all eyes will be on Antonelli as he continues to impress on the track. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the world of Formula 1.