Who drives for the Mercedes F1 2024?
Post–Lewis Hamilton era (2025–present) Mercedes junior driver Kimi Antonelli was announced as his replacement on 31 August 2024. On 19 December 2024, Bottas was announced to be rejoining the team as a reserve driver. Andrea Kimi Antonelli: Italian teenager replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2025 season – BBC Sport.Andrea Kimi Antonelli signed a 1 year contract with the Mercedes. In 2025, Antonelli will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,000,000.
Which F1 driver is leaving Mercedes?
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton sparked the driver transfer market into overdrive in February 2024 when he made the shock announcement that he would leave Mercedes and join Ferrari following the conclusion of that campaign. In a wide-ranging discussion with Sean Gregory, Hamilton opens up on his decision to leave Mercedes, his interests away from the sport, and his F1 legacy. Regarding his decision to leave Mercedes, Hamilton told Gregory that it was a matter of not sitting still, and tackling another series of “firsts” in his career.
Who will replace Hamilton at Mercedes?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement with Mercedes looking ahead to ‘next chapter’ | Formula 1® Kimi Antonelli Joins George Russell As Mercedes-AMG F1 Driver for 2025 – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.