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Toto Wolff was not impressed with Kimi Antonelli’s performance at Monza..
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff publicly criticized Kimi Antonelli for the first time after the Italian Grand Prix, where the 19-year-old rookie finished ninth with a penalty for forcing Alex Albon off track. Wolff admitted Antonelli’s performance was “underwhelming,” a shift from his previous defense of the young driver. Despite the disappointing race, Wolff maintains his confidence in Antonelli’s future potential. However, he pointed out that Antonelli made too many mistakes and called his move on Albon “simply unnecessary.” Wolff believes Antonelli needs to let go of past mistakes and mental baggage to perform at his best, emphasizing the need to free him up to unleash his natural talent. Mercedes is committed to supporting Antonelli and expects improvement in his debut season alongside George Russell next year.
