Mercedes will enter the 2025 F1 season with a changed driver line-up, with Kimi Antonelli taking over Lewis Hamilton's seat. George Russell enters his fourth season with the Brackley-based squad and will now be seen as the leader of the outfit. Antonelli has gone through a fast rise through the ranks to reach F1 and will make his debut at just 18 years of age. However, the Italian brings a glowing reputation with him and has been touted as one of the best prospects of his generation. But who will come out on top in the head-to-head fight next year - will it be the more experienced Russell or the prodigy Antonelli? Give your opinion by voting in our poll below!

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