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Wolff Wary of Italy's World Cup Failure Adding to Hype Around Antonelli
Wolff said Mercedes must keep the 19-year-old grounded as Italian attention grows after his third Formula One victory.
- On Sunday, Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Miami Grand Prix, holding off reigning champion Lando Norris. The win marks his third consecutive victory, making him the first Italian to achieve this since Alberto Ascari in 1952.
- Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff warned Antonelli against getting carried away by the Italian public's fervor, comparing his young driver to tennis "superstar" Jannik Sinner. Wolff emphasized the need to contain intense expectations surrounding both athletes.
- Addressing Marco Antonelli, Kimi's father and a racing driver himself, Wolff stressed the importance of keeping the driver grounded. Wolff noted that "his parents have done a great job in keeping him grounded" amidst the spotlight.
- Managing immense media attention, Wolff stated, "There are so many requests for his time. It's on us to keep the handbrake on that." He cited the lack of Italian football success as driving intense scrutiny.
- Heading to Montreal in three weeks with a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell, Antonelli positions himself as a genuine title contender. Wolff stated, "We want to play the long game, he can hopefully win many championships over 10 years, 15 years.
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The Independent (US)Toto Wolff hopes Italian public are fair with ‘superstars’ Antonelli and Sinner
The Mercedes boss knows there is pressure on the talented duo to deliver for their country.
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Toto Wolff climbs to the niche to calm the new package around Kimi Antonelli, author of an exceptional early career in Formula 1. If Mercedes F1's boss does not hide his admiration for the young Italian, he calls for caution in the face of a growing "hype", especially in Italy. At only 19, Antonelli scored the story by winning his first three Grand Prix from pole position, already widening a significant gap on his team-mate George Russell in (..…
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