Russell declares Antonelli is 'destined to be a Formula 1 driver' as ...

Title: Kimi Antonelli: The Young Prodigy Destined for Formula 1 Greatness

Mercedes protégé and Formula 2 driver, Kimi Antonelli, has been hailed by George Russell as the next big star of Formula 1. Russell, who himself rose through the ranks of Formula 3 before making his mark in F1, believes that Antonelli's journey closely mirrors his own, and that the youngster is destined for greatness in the sport.

Antonelli, who recently turned 18 during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, has been praised for his incredible speed and talent behind the wheel. Despite not yet having a formal confirmation from Mercedes, Antonelli is widely recognized as the most likely candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton when he joins Ferrari in 2025.

Russell, who has been following Antonelli's season in F2, mentioned that the young driver has already taken victory in the Silverstone Sprint and the Hungary Feature Race. Russell also revealed that he and Antonelli had done a test together in Silverstone a couple of months ago, where the latter demonstrated exceptional speed.

With a bright future ahead and the support of Mercedes behind him, it seems that Kimi Antonelli is well on his way to becoming the Formula 1 driver he was always destined to be.