FIA Adjusts Age Rule, Paving Way for Antonelli's Potential F1 Debut

The governing body now allows 17-year-olds to compete in Formula 1 if they demonstrate exceptional skill and maturity.

The FIA has revised its International Sporting Code, lowering the minimum age for F1 drivers from 18 to 17.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a 17-year-old Mercedes protege, meets the new criteria and could debut this season.
The rule change has reignited debates about fairness, especially in light of Colton Herta's previous Super License denial.
Antonelli has already accumulated the necessary 40 points for a Super License through his performances in junior series.
Mercedes and Williams are potential teams where Antonelli might secure a seat, possibly replacing Lewis Hamilton or Logan Sargeant.