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An insider, who has spoken to Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff, has revealed just how long the chief has been hyping up Kimi Antonelli’s championship…
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has been praising Kimi Antonelli’s potential as a championship winner for some time, according to an insider who spoke with him.
Antonelli’s quick rise to F1, skipping Formula 3 and finishing 2024 Formula 2 in sixth place, raised questions about his promotion, especially during a challenging 2025 European season.
Despite initial doubts, Wolff maintained faith in the young driver, who has since excelled with four consecutive wins and a 43-point lead over teammate George Russell.
This performance has validated the hype surrounding Antonelli’s career, with Wolff foreseeing him as a future great champion.
An interview with Italian entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli revealed Wolff’s long-standing belief in Antonelli’s potential, emphasizing the team principal’s admiration for the young talent’s abilities.
