Mercedes spent millions on nurturing Antonelli after Ferrari said no
Reuters, Mexico City
Published: 28 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM
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Ferrari fans can only imagine what might have been had local boy Kimi Antonelli signed for their team rather than Mercedes as a young go-karter.
Formula One's oldest and most successful team had the chance to secure the talent now set to become Italy's first champion in 73 years, and Formula One's youngest ever, but let it slip through their fingers.
Mercedes seized the opportunity instead in 2018, when Antonelli was 11.
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