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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has cast a positive verdict on Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance, after a summer of discontent for the Italian.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff positively assessed Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a challenging period for the Italian.
Despite struggling during the European leg of his first F1 campaign, Antonelli managed to gather three points in each race he competed in on the continent.
Wolff expressed disappointment over Antonelli’s recent performances, citing incidents like the collision with Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort and a spin during FP2 at Monza.
However, the Italian driver showed improvement in Baku by securing a fourth-place starting position and maintaining it throughout the race.
Wolff praised Antonelli’s resilience and applauded his ability to excel in a turbulent environment, emphasizing the importance of building on this success for the remainder of the season.
The Mercedes team leader highlighted the constructive feedback given to Antonelli, promoting open communication and a focus on continuous improvement.
Antonelli’s strong result in Baku, along with George Russell’s second-place finish, provided Mercedes with reasons to be optimistic for future races.
