Mercedes’ risky move with first rookie driver in 70 years

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been officially announced as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite the expected nature of this news, the rapid promotion carries significant risks for both the driver and the team. Mercedes faces the challenge of integrating an 18-year-old rookie into a competitive environment, while Antonelli must prove himself quickly to maintain his and Wolff's reputations. His performance, including a recent crash at Monza, will be crucial as Mercedes navigates the high-pressure transition and aims for success.

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Ferrari announces split from long-time partner 

Ferrari is ending its partnership with Santander on December 31, 2024, after a three-year collaboration that began in January 2022. Santander supported Ferrari in both Formula 1 and the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) program. Ferrari's Chief Racing Revenue Officer, Lorenzo Giorgetti, praised Santander for their valuable contribution over the past three years. Santander's global head of Communications, Juan Manuel Cendoya, expressed gratitude and noted that sponsorships are key for their brand engagement.

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Bono to be Antonelli's race engineer for 2025 debut

Mercedes has announced that Peter 'Bono' Bonnington will be Kimi Antonelli's race engineer next season. This follows the confirmation that Antonelli will replace Lewis Hamilton. Bono's future at Mercedes was secured earlier this month, including his promotion to head of race engineering. As a result, Bono will be guiding Antonelli during his debut season with the team.

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Why Williams' shocking move makes sense

Williams has finally made a mid-season change to its F1 driver line-up, replacing Logan Sargeant with Franco Colapinto. Sargeant's F1 career appears to be over after 36 races, having struggled this season. Colapinto, a Williams academy driver, is in his first F2 season and currently ranks sixth. Sargeant's departure seemed inevitable, and some were surprised he lasted this long.

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What $35,000 gets you at the Las Vegas GP

How much does the most expensive F1 ticket cost? At the Las Vegas GP, what do you get for paying over $35,000? Discover the luxury behind the priciest ticket on the 2024 race schedule. This isn’t just any Formula 1 ticket; it gives you access to an exclusive F1 garage on the Las Vegas track, plus much more.