Toto Wolff urges easing pressure on Antonelli after three consecutive wins
Kimi Antonelli has won three races in a row and leads the standings, but Toto Wolff calls for lowered expectations, emphasizing the long-term perspective and the likelihood of mistakes from the young driver.
🟠 | Toto Wolff urges easing pressure on Antonelli after his three consecutive wins
Kimi Antonelli has delivered a strong start to the 2026 season, winning three races in a row and currently leading the drivers' standings. However, Toto Wolff is asking fans and the media to tone down the hype. The Mercedes team principal stresses that this is a "long game," and excessively high expectations could only harm the 19-year-old Italian.
Wolff notes that bad days and mistakes are inevitable for any young driver. Currently, the team, along with Kimi's father, are trying to temper the wave of hype. Additionally, Antonelli has a very fast teammate in George Russell, and rivals are gradually improving the pace of their cars, so there is still a long and challenging road ahead.
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