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Wolff makes ‘impossible’ judgement following Antonelli F1 promotion
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges the challenge he would have faced if Kimi Antonelli had shown any deficiencies. Despite Antonelli’s crash in his F1 debut, his talent was evident, leading to his appointment as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next season. Wolff emphasized the importance of self-awareness, reflecting on Antonelli’s earlier doubts about his readiness for F1. The incident at Monza may have been a result of Antonelli’s self-imposed pressure to perform in front of his home crowd. Mercedes plans to give Antonelli more opportunities this season to gain experience and prepare for his full-time drive next year. Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin highlighted the team’s efforts to support Antonelli’s development and maximize his on-track time.
