Why Mercedes Signed Kimi Antonelli at Nine – Toto Wolff Speaks Out
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff explains the long-term plan that saw them recruit young Italian driver Kimi Antonelli. He recalls spotting Antonelli’s karting success at just nine years old and bringing him into the Mercedes Junior programme in 2019. Wolff credits Antonelli’s family support—especially from his father, former racer Marco Antonelli—for helping him adapt to Formula 1. He notes that 2025 was always intended as a learning season, with this breakout year exceeding all expectations. While celebrating Antonelli’s record-breaking pole and sprint wins, Wolff cautions against overhype and reminds fans that Lewis Hamilton remains a strong title contender as the championship heads to Belgium.
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