Wolff Surprised by Antonelli's 2026 Progress

Toto Wolff has revealed his surprise at the remarkable progress of Kimi Antonelli as the young driver prepares for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Mercedes team principal noted a stark contrast between Antonelli's current performance and his difficult European debut last year, when the rookie showed flashes of brilliance but also struggled significantly. djcc.club

Wolff previously described Antonelli as being 'like a deer in headlights' during challenging race weekends, but now sees a transformed driver ready to compete at the highest level.