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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali Backs Potential Kimi Antonelli Move to Ferrari
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has expressed strong support for rising star Kimi Antonelli potentially joining Ferrari in the future, a move that could mark a significant milestone in the young driver’s career. Antonelli, a highly touted prospect from Italy, has caught the attention of the F1 paddock following an impressive start to his racing career under the Mercedes development program.
Currently, Antonelli is the only Italian driver in Formula 1, making him a standout figure in the sport. His presence on the grid has reignited hopes among Italian fans for a homegrown talent to represent Ferrari, the country’s most iconic and historic team. If promoted, he would become the first full-time Italian driver in a Ferrari seat since the early 2010s—a prospect that has stirred excitement both within and beyond the paddock.
Domenicali, a former Ferrari team principal himself, praised Antonelli’s early performances and noted that his nationality, combined with his raw talent, makes him a strong candidate for a future role at Ferrari. While Antonelli remains part of Mercedes’ driver development program, his long-term future remains a topic of growing interest, particularly as Ferrari considers its future driver lineup beyond the current pairing of Charles Leclerc and incoming teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Adding to the speculation, former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo also weighed in on the topic during the Bahrain Grand Prix. Di Montezemolo suggested that Antonelli would have been an ideal candidate for Ferrari’s driver development pipeline and expressed hope that the young Italian might one day wear the famous red racing suit.
The support from Domenicali adds further legitimacy to the idea, though no formal negotiations or commitments have been reported. Ferrari has a long-standing tradition of seeking out Italian talent, and Antonelli’s presence offers a potential revival of that heritage.
As the 2025 season unfolds, Antonelli’s performances will be closely monitored by fans and teams alike. Whether his path leads to Ferrari or continues with Mercedes, the 17-year-old’s rapid ascent through the motorsport ranks suggests a bright future ahead.
For now, Ferrari remains focused on the current season, but the growing endorsements from figures like Domenicali and Di Montezemolo ensure that Antonelli’s name will continue to be linked with the Scuderia in the years to come.
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