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Toto Wolff once again comes to Kimi Antonelli’s defence after weekend to forget in the Netherlands.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has once again defended Kimi Antonelli after a tough weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, acknowledging the ups and downs expected in his rookie season.
Antonelli’s race at Zandvoort included an incident with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and two time penalties, dropping him from sixth to 16th in the final classification.
Wolff emphasized that they anticipated such learning experiences for Antonelli when they gave him the opportunity in F1 last year at Monza.
Despite the challenges, Wolff praised Antonelli’s talent and raw speed, highlighting the importance of each day being a learning opportunity for the future.
Looking ahead to Monza, Wolff considered the potential reception from Italian fans, noting the desire for a driver who pushes the limits and fights on track.
