FIA receives super license request for Antonelli;Sargeant shakes

Natural from Boca Ratoncity close to Miamithe North American Logan Sergeant see the possibility of being fired from the Williams after competing in his ‘home race’ this weekend Formula 1 at Florida.

This is because the International Automobile Federation (FIA) received from Mercedes a request to grant the superlicense of the F1 to the young Italian Andrea Kimi Antonellijunior of Silver Arrows which is considered a likely replacement for Sergeant from the next stage of 2024in Imolain Italy.

The news of the request from Mercedes, which is an engine supplier for Williamscame from Will Buxtonjournalist from the F1 and veteran reporter of the highest category of motorsport. The obstacle, however, is Kimi’s age: he is 17 years old, one less than required by law. FIA to give someone the super license.

After the British published the information, a spokesperson for FIA confirmed to GP Blog that the entity received the request, although it did not reveal details about the request. In addition to being a Mercedes junior, Antonelli is the current champion of FRECA is at 2024dispute the F2 for the team Prema.

Andrea is tipped to take over the vacancy that will be left by the Brit Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025as the seven-time world champion goes to Ferrari. Thus, by Kimi at Williams replacing Logan it would be a way to prepare the young Italian for the Silver Arrows the following season.

In recent weeks, Antonelli has been driving old Mercedes F1 cars as a form of preparation. The information that he should replace Sargeant at Williams came to light a few days ago through the British reporter Joe Sawardalso specializing in the global elite of motorsport.

However, it is known that Williams wants to count on Kimi at least until the end of 2025in addition to the Italian’s early age requiring special authorization from the FIA so that he can race in the next stage of F1 2024, in Imola. Andrea only turns 18 in August, months after the race in Italy.