Wolff Surprised by Antonelli's 2026 Progress

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed surprise at the rapid development of Kimi Antonelli, highlighting the young driver's significant progress since his challenging Formula 1 debut season. "He's no longer a deer in the headlights," Wolff remarked regarding Antonelli's prospects for 2026.

Antonelli initially struggled during his rookie campaign, with moments of brilliance interspersed with difficult race weekends. Wolff's positive assessment comes as the driver appears to have overcome those early challenges, showing improved performance and confidence as he looks ahead to the next season. rocore.sbs