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Toto Wolff has conceded Mercedes made a “mistake” at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by not better protecting Kimi Antonelli from an intense schedule.
Toto Wolff admitted that Kimi Antonelli felt overwhelmed during his first home race in F1 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, leading to burnout. Antonelli struggled with a demanding schedule and numerous commitments, including inviting school friends to the circuit. Despite qualifying in P13, he retired from the race due to performance issues and reliability concerns. Reflecting on the challenging weekend, Antonelli acknowledged his lackluster performance and mental fatigue, realizing he had not conserved his energy well. Wolff emphasized that it was a learning process for Antonelli and hinted at the need to protect him from similar issues in the future.
