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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has admitted Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s stellar start to the 2026 F1 season “scares me”.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed concern about Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s exceptional start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The 19-year-old has dominated the races, leading the championship with a significant point gap over his teammate George Russell. Antonelli’s three consecutive race wins from pole position have left many impressed, but Wolff emphasizes the importance of sustained success in F1. Despite Antonelli’s impressive performance, Wolff fears the potential repercussions of the young driver’s first mistake and the public’s reaction to it. As Antonelli continues to shine on the track, Wolff stresses the need to support and nurture the young driver’s development without overwhelming pressure.
