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Toto Wolff’s Shocking Revelation: Kimi Antonelli Pushed to Breaking Point at Imola

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 23, 2025
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Toto Wolff’s Shocking Revelation: Kimi Antonelli Pushed to Breaking Point at Imola

Toto Wolff’s Shocking Revelation: Kimi Antonelli’s Imola Nightmare Unveiled!

Mercedes’ Team Principal, Toto Wolff, has dropped a bombshell regarding the ordeal faced by young driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the Imola Grand Prix. Wolff vows to never again subject Antonelli to the overwhelming off-track distractions that rendered him “toast” even before the F1 race began.

Antonelli, hailing from Bologna, had a tumultuous week in front of his home crowd, qualifying in 13th place only to retire due to a throttle issue. The rookie confessed to struggling with managing his energy as he was swamped by family, friends, and well-wishers, ultimately affecting his on-track performance.

This isn’t the first time Antonelli has faltered in front of his home supporters, with a crash in Monza last year during his debut F1 outing. Wolff, who missed the Imola race due to his son’s graduation, revealed his detachment from the team but acknowledged the need to shield Antonelli from excessive external pressures.

Wolff emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes, stating, “We made a mistake in maybe exposing him in Monza… All the people that helped throughout his career, everybody wanted to have a little bit of Kimi, and even as early as Friday, he was just toast.”

Despite the Imola setback, Antonelli has shown promise at Mercedes, securing 48 points in the initial seven races and making history as the youngest polesitter in any F1 format during the Miami sprint race.

Looking ahead to Monaco, Wolff aims to guide the 18-year-old through the challenges of the iconic circuit’s narrow and winding layout. He stressed the significance of Antonelli gaining experience and gradually pushing his limits to acclimate to F1 racing at such prestigious venues.

As the F1 world awaits Antonelli’s performance in Monaco, the pressure is on for the young driver to prove his resilience and adaptability on the demanding streets of Monte Carlo.

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