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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff exercised leniency on Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s error in the F1 Austrian GP, admitting that “it can happen to the great” drivers.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff showed understanding towards Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s mistake in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, acknowledging that even great drivers can make errors. Antonelli’s early collision with Max Verstappen in Turn 3 on the first lap disrupted both their races. Despite Antonelli’s admission of a “big mistake”, Verstappen seemed unfazed, stating that such incidents are common. Wolff explained that Antonelli owned up to the crash immediately and highlighted the possibility of errors in a high-pressure racing environment. He emphasized that mistakes can happen to drivers of all levels, a sentiment echoed by Verstappen’s calm reaction to the incident. Wolff appreciated the lack of hostility from Verstappen and highlighted the inevitability of such occurrences in Formula 1.
