The future of reigning Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli remains a major talking point in the paddock. At just 20 years old, the Italian driver etched his name into history by securing the world title on November 1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez during the Mexico City GP. This remarkable achievement finally ended Italy's long wait for a drivers' champion stretching all the way back to Alberto Ascari.
Although he is currently enjoying peak success with the Mercedes squad, speculation surrounding a future switch to Ferrari frequently arises. This natural curiosity stems from the deep emotional bond between Italian fans and the Maranello-based marque. However, former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner believes that such a blockbuster move is still a long way off.
Sharing his thoughts in an interview, Steiner offered a pragmatic perspective on the young champion's career trajectory. He firmly believes that the prodigious talent will eventually drive for the iconic Italian outfit, though it might take roughly a decade before that chapter unfolds.
"Some people ask why he is not driving for us," Steiner said in an interview with RacingNews365, highlighting the peculiar sentiment of having an Italian champion not representing Ferrari. "That's the only not-so-perfect thing for Italy; that there is an Italian champion not driving for Ferrari."
Steiner added that considering his tender age, time is firmly on the youngster's side. "But I think at some stageg Think about it, he’s 20 years old. He’s so young, so at some stage, in my opinion, he will drive for Ferrari. Will it be short term? No. It will be maybe 10 years out. But at some stage, obviously, as an Italian with this talent, he will get there. I would turn it around. They will get him. He could go tomorrow if he wants," he concluded.
Meanwhile, the young star previously expressed strong loyalty toward the German manufacturer that supported his journey from a very young age. While the unpredictable nature of the F1 driver market always leaves room for future twists, short-term commitment to his current camp remains his primary focus.
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