Steiner predicts Antonelli will eventually drive for Ferrari

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Kimi Antonelli, the 2026 Formula 1 world champion, will eventually race for Ferrari, although he does not expect it to happen soon. Antonelli clinched the drivers' title in Mexico City earlier this month, ending a Italian championship drought dating back to Alberto Ascari's 1953 title with Ferrari.

Steiner, now team principal of Tech3 in MotoGP, said he expects the 20-year-old to join Ferrari at some stage, perhaps around 10 years from now. He suggested Ferrari would be the party seeking the move, saying "They will get him" and that Antonelli could leave Mercedes tomorrow if he wished.

Antonelli, who is contracted to Mercedes through at least the end of 2027, has repeatedly dismissed speculation about a move. He has said he is happy at Mercedes, which gave him his opportunity from a young age.