KIMI ANTONELLI is on the verge of being confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes.
He will drive for the team in Friday’s practice session at the Italian Grand Prix — just five days after turning 18.
Kimi Antonelli is set for an ’emotional’ drive in Italian GP practiceGetty GettyLewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes for Ferrari next year[/caption]Antonelli gets the nod to succeed Ferrari-bound Hamilton after team boss Toto Wolff gave up on his efforts to entice Max Verstappen away from Red Bull.