Rubens Barrichello says Kimi Antonelli could be tempted by Ferrari

Former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello says Kimi Antonelli could join Ferrari one day.

Antonelli is an Italian driver who races for Mercedes, having joined its development programme when he was 12.

Barrichello, who spent six seasons at Ferrari, said the team’s history and success can attract any driver.

He also said Antonelli may feel an even stronger pull as an Italian.

Barrichello praised Mercedes for giving Antonelli a top-team seat at a young age, despite criticism of that decision.

Antonelli has tended to brush aside questions about a future Ferrari move.

No transfer has been announced, and the comments describe a possibility rather than a confirmed plan.