Wolff Reveals Antonelli's 'Tears' to Title Turnaround
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Toto Wolff reflects on Kimi Antonelli's rise as Italian looks set to win Drivers' Championship
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has reflected on Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of Formula One as he looks set to win the Drivers' Championship.The Italian needs just two points to become the youngest-ever world champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record set in 2010.It has been a meteoric rise for Antonelli, who is only in his second year of the sport, having replaced Lewis Hamilton at the Brackley-based outfit.Wolff recognised that it ha…
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Just 15 months ago, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli was in deep waters in terms of results. Even the team didn't see the Italian rookie as a world champion the following year.
Wolff reveals Antonelli's 'tears' to title turnaround
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has described the dramatic turnaround of Kimi Antonelli as “extremely satisfying” as the 20-year-old Italian prepares to secure the 2026 Formula 1 world title this weekend. A top-nine finish in Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix will ensure Antonelli becomes the sport’s youngest world champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing record by three years. The achievement marks a stunning reversal of fortune for…
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