Andrea Kimi Antonelli was more nervous than he had been for some time. A racing driver’s career can often hinge on sliding doors moments such as these. The 18-year-old wasn’t trying to secure a Formula One drive. He completed that mission months ago when he signed with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton.

Two days of Pirelli tyre testing -- featuring Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri -- have come to an end at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.

The Briton took part in a Pirelli tyre test for 2026 alongside Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Lewis Hamilton got behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula One car for the first time in a test for his new team on Wednesday. It was announced in February the seven-time world champion would be joining Ferrari ahead of the 2025 F1 season,

The Italian driver in the form of Kimi Antonelli has admitted that there is a realization that he is replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes which is not only a privilege but a responsibility too.

Although the test was conducted for tyres that will be used during 2026 when a huge raft of rules and regulation changes will come into effect, the competitive nature of Hamilton