In place of the 40-year-old, Wolff opted to sign 18-year-old Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli for 2025, with the Italian youngster now gearing up to compete in his first full-time season in the pinnacle of motorsport.

The Briton took part in a Pirelli tyre test for 2026 alongside Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Andrea Kimi Antonelli was more nervous than he had been for some time. A racing driver’s career can often hinge on sliding doors moments such as these. The 18-year-old wasn’t trying to secure a Formula One drive. He completed that mission months ago when he signed with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes has revealed a stunning tribute to legend Ayrton Senna ahead of his maiden Formula 1 campaign. Following the seven-time world champion's shock decision to swap the Silver Arrows for Ferrari,

Lewis Hamilton was back on track with Ferrari for the Pirelli Formula 1 tyre test that has been taking place this week at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the first day topped by Lando Norris. As the new technical regulations for 2026 make F1 cars smaller and lighter,