‘People Said He Shouldn’t Even Be in F1’: Wolff Calls Out Antonelli’s ‘Doubters’ After Italian’s Title Win

Toto Wolff Hits Back at Antonelli’s Critics After Italian Becomes Youngest F1 Champion

Mexico City, November 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has praised Kimi Antonelli for overcoming early criticism and delivering a historic Formula One Drivers’ Championship victory, saying the team’s decision to promote the Italian was a calculated move despite doubts surrounding his readiness. Antonelli, 20, secured the 2026 title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever wor…

Toto Wolff Hails Kimi Antonelli As F1’s Role Model Champion

Toto Wolff says the win-at-all-costs racing driver is finished, and Kimi Antonelli is his proof. The Mercedes team principal made that case on Sunday in…

'He makes himself stronger and stronger': Antonelli’s dad on son's historic F1 title

Mexico City, Nov 2 (IANS) Kimi Antonelli’s dad, Marco Antonelli, reflected on his son’s historic F1 2026 title win, stating that Kimi “makes himself stronger and stronger”. Antonelli did more […]

'People said he shouldn't even be in F1': Wolff calls out Antonelli's 'doubters' after Italian's title win

Digital Desk | Mexico City, Nov 2 (IANS) Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff hailed youngster Kimi Antonelli's historic 2026 title win, reflecting on the hard time that the team and the Italian faced in his rookie season last year and now reaching the top of the world in 2026. Antonelli was brought in as a replacement for the legendary seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who left for Ferrari, as George Russell had a teenage partner behind the w…