Kimi Antonelli receives support from Lewis Hamilton before debut

Kimi Antonelli, an 18-year-old driver, will make his Formula 1 debut for Mercedes this weekend, replacing Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli shared that Hamilton has provided him with support and advice as he prepares for this significant moment in his career. Antonelli joined Mercedes last season and learned from Hamilton and George Russell. He expressed gratitude for Hamilton's kindness and mentioned a special message left for him, which he will see before the race in Melbourne. As he enters the season, Antonelli aims to learn and grow as a racer. He acknowledges the high level of competition in F1 but remains focused on maximizing his performance in each race.