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Philip Duncan

Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes set to name teenager as Lewis Hamilton replacement despite debut crash

Teenager Kimi Antonelli is set to be named as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes on Saturday - 24 hours after his Formula One debut ended in the wall.

Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, was thrust into George Russell's cockpit for the opening practice session for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

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