P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toto Wolff has pointed at the “big mistakes” of Max Verstappen’s 2015 rookie season in his defence of Kimi Antonelli – but that comparison soon falls down upon closer inspection
Mercedes is consistently defending its protege Kimi Antonelli, citing his youth, potential, and expected learning curve in Formula 1. Despite Antonelli’s mistakes, team boss Toto Wolff believes in his long-term success, drawing comparisons to Max Verstappen’s rookie season. While Verstappen had limited F1 testing opportunities, he showed promise and made no significant errors before his debut. Antonelli, on the other hand, has faced challenges but has the support of the team for future improvement and success. Ultimately, both drivers’ performances need to be viewed in the context of their respective learning curves and driving environments.
