Antonelli to Mercedes confirmed whilst Ferrari lose F1 sponsor - RacingNews365 Review

Mercedes has officially confirmed its 2025 F1 driver line-up, handing its young protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli a full-time drive.

Antonelli has long been rumoured to replace Lewis Hamilton at the team, with the seven-time world champion heading to Ferrari next year.

READ MORE: Mercedes finally confirm Hamilton F1 replacement

Ferrari announce split from long-time F1 partner

Ferrari has announced it will part ways with long-time sponsor Santander at the end of the current F1 campaign.

The bank company first linked up with Ferrari in 2010 and was a partner of the team until the end of 2017 when it cut ties with F1, having also previously held an association with McLaren.

READ MORE: Ferrari announce split from long-time F1 partner

Piastri, Leclerc learn fate after Ricciardo Monza summons

Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc will face no further action for the impeding incident involving Daniel Ricciardo at the Italian Grand Prix. 

During FP3, both the McLaren and Ferrari were on a cool down lap, as they rounded Turn 7 - the second Lesmo - with Ricciardo on a flying lap in the RB.

READ MORE: Piastri, Leclerc learn fate after Ricciardo Monza summons

Hamilton issues Antonelli warning after Mercedes protege hype

Lewis Hamilton has called for people to temper their expectations of "super-talented" Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

It is anticipated the Mercedes junior will be announced as the seven-time drivers' champion's replacement over the weekend at Monza, but Hamilton feels it would be "good for people to remember" how young he is.

READ MORE: Hamilton issues Antonelli warning after Mercedes protege hype

'Furious' Hamilton concedes Mercedes 'deserve better'

Lewis Hamilton cut a dejected figure after qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, claiming he was "absolutely furious" with how he had performed.

The 39-year-old will line up for the race at Monza in sixth, alongside Carlos Sainz on the third row.

READ MORE: 'Furious' Hamilton concedes Mercedes 'deserve better'

Marko demands Red Bull investigate 'serious situation' after woeful qualifying

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has called on the team to get to the bottom of the "situation" it finds itself in with the performance of the RB20.

The Austrian believes things are "starting to get serious" after its disappointing display in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.

READ MORE: Marko demands Red Bull investigate 'serious situation' after woeful qualifying