After three days of Formula 2 testing in Barcelona, Andrea Kimi Antonelli impresses in Imola with flawless driving in the Mercedes W13, amid preparations for a potential Formula 1 seat, showing significant talent and adaptability.
Highlights
‣ Andrea Kimi Antonelli demonstrated impressive form during three days of Formula 2 testing in Barcelona and continued his performance in Imola, driving flawlessly and fast laps in the Mercedes W13.
‣ Antonelli is under the spotlight for a potential opportunity to take Lewis Hamilton‘s seat at Mercedes, leading to a serious testing programme to prepare him for Formula 1.
‣ The test programme in Imola started with Antonelli getting accustomed to the car, where he drove five hundred kilometres flawlessly on the first day, showcasing his potential despite being only 17 years old.
‣ On the second day of testing in Imola, Antonelli focused on test starts and learning procedures, performing flawlessly under perfect track conditions and demonstrating his talent.
After a grueling three days of Formula 2 testing in Barcelona, Andrea Kimi Antonelli found his groove again in Imola. The young Italian was on fire, nailing fast and flawless laps in the Mercedes W13 last week. It was something to behold.
### A good week for Antonelli
Ever since whispers started that Antonelli might snag Lewis Hamilton’s coveted seat at Mercedes, all eyes have been glued to him. They’ve rolled out a hefty testing program, all to gear Antonelli up for a potential leap into Formula 1.
This week, the action shifted to Imola, Italy. Monday was all about Antonelli and the car becoming one. The 17-year-old prodigy took to the track like a duck to water, clocking in five hundred kilometers without a hitch. Fun fact: in 2022, George Russell was a second quicker in the same car during the second free practice of the season. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
Come Tuesday, Antonelli didn’t miss a beat. The day’s agenda? Test starts and procedural drills. Despite the pristine track conditions and the car being light on fuel, Antonelli’s raw talent shone through. It was as if the car and he were speaking the same language, a ballet of speed and precision on the asphalt.
In a nutshell, Antonelli’s week in Imola was nothing short of spectacular. With each lap, the young Italian seemed to whisper to the world, “I’m ready for F1.” And honestly? We’re starting to believe it.
