According to Mercedes’ social media post, 18-year-old driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has passed his driving test, a significant milestone just six weeks before his Formula 1 debut.
As reported, Antonelli is set to replace seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, partnering George Russell for the upcoming season.
Antonelli, who turned 18 in August, has met the minimum age requirement for driving on Italian roads. Mercedes celebrated his achievement on social media, posting a photo of Antonelli giving a thumbs up in a driving school car.
The young driver has already gained significant experience behind the wheel, completing several thousand miles of testing in an F1 car.
As part of his preparation for the debut season, Antonelli will share three days of pre-season testing with Russell at the official test in Bahrain from February 26-28, Mercedes confirmed
