Mercedes accused of signing “safety net” if Kimi Antonelli “doesn’t deliver”

Mercedes see Valtteri Bottas as a "safety net" if Kimi Antonelli struggles in his debut season, according to one F1 legend.

By Connor McDonagh
January 9, 2025 from Crash
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