Mercedes has officially announced that 18-year-old Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his Formula 1 practice debut at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, driving the current W15 car. This opportunity marks a significant milestone in Antonelli’s development, as he has been groomed by Mercedes since his karting days. Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, expressed excitement about the emotional moment, with an Italian driver in a competitive car at Monza.