Who will join Mercedes F1 in 2025?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Today, the team is announcing its 2025 driver line-up, with 18-year-old Italian Kimi joining multiple Grand Prix-winner George behind the wheel for next season. Antonelli (pictured at the Japanese Grand Prix) debuted in Formula One with Mercedes in 2025, aged 18. Antonelli signed for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton to partner George Russell on a one-year contract.
Who will be the second Mercedes F1 driver in 2025?
Kimi Antonelli to be Mercedes’ second driver in 2025. Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join Mercedes in 2025 alongside George Russell, becoming the youngest driver on the grid. He is the second Prema driver to be promoted this year, after Oliver Bearman who joins Haas. The wait for Mercedes to officially confirm George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers for the 2026 season is finally over.