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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has urged Andrea Kimi Antonelli to continue bold on-track moves, despite the accident that took Charles Leclerc out of the F1 Dutch GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has encouraged Andrea Kimi Antonelli to maintain his bold on-track maneuvers despite the incident that resulted in Charles Leclerc’s retirement from the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
Antonelli and Leclerc had a collision on Lap 53 after a daring move at Turn 3 caused Leclerc to crash and exit the race.
Antonelli received a 10-second penalty for the collision and personally apologized to Ferrari through Fred Vasseur post-race.
Leclerc criticized the incident, labeling it as “too aggressive” and not a mistake typical of a rookie.
Despite the mishap, Wolff acknowledged that 2025 would be a significant learning period for the young driver, with anticipated ups and downs throughout the season.
Wolff expressed confidence in Antonelli’s assertive driving style and stated that the Italian fans would appreciate his competitive spirit, even though taking out a Ferrari driver just before the Italian Grand Prix was not ideal.
