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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks
What nonsense...
Russell is likely at least a Button or Rosberg level driver while Antonelli is a karting superstar and doing OK in Formula 2 compared to the more experienced Bearman.
Without the Pirelli knowledge from Formula 3 that other Formula 2 rookies have, it would be unwise to rush to conclusions about Antonelli in Formula 2 just yet -- Pirellis are obviously very particular tyres.
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Your “likely” is no certainty at all though. And even so it would still be a weak line up for the team for 2025…
And while Antonelli could be a total superstar, 2025 would be very, very early for him. Which, to be fair, I think the Merc boys know. He’s more likely to replace Sergeant or repeat F2 IMO, although being used to drive down the fee they pay to whoever, unless it’s Verstappen.
There is not much similarity between the F3 tyres and the F2 tyres anyway.