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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has cautioned that Andrea Kimi Antonelli might not begin to reach his peak level in F1 until 2030 at the earliest.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that Andrea Kimi Antonelli may not reach his peak in Formula 1 until at least 2030. Antonelli’s rookie season in 2025 was marked by inconsistency, with notable highs and lows throughout the year. Despite finishing far behind his teammate George Russell, Wolff praised Antonelli for holding his own with two podium finishes. Wolff acknowledged that Antonelli, at 19 years old, still has room to grow and mature both as a driver and as a person. Mercedes engine chief Hywel Thomas emphasized the importance of Antonelli gaining experience in 2025 to prepare for the changes in driving style in the upcoming season.
