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Toto Wolff ‘under pressure’ at Mercedes as Kimi Antonelli swap assessed
According to a multiple-time F1 race winner, Toto Wolff is feeling the pressure at Mercedes due to a decision he made this season. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari led to Wolff selecting 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli to replace him alongside George Russell for long-term potential, despite Antonelli’s lack of experience. Antonelli struggled initially, but his fourth-place finish in Azerbaijan eased some tension for Wolff and Mercedes. Wolff’s decision-making is under scrutiny, with discussions about potentially replacing Antonelli with Carlos Sainz. The recent performance in Baku was crucial for Antonelli, Mercedes, and Wolff, as highlighted by Ralf Schumacher in a Sky Germany podcast.
