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Hamilton says Antonelli would be a worthy champion
Lewis Hamilton said Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s push for the Formula 1 title reminds him of his own early years in the sport. Hamilton also said his Mercedes successor would make a worthy world champion.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has commented on Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s title challenge, with reports linking the young Mercedes driver to a possible first Formula 1 championship. Hamilton joked for Antonelli to "slow down" as the campaign develops.
Hamilton said Antonelli’s second-year title bid reminds him of his own first seasons in Formula 1. He also described his successor at Mercedes as someone who would be a worthy world champion.
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