Wolff explains Antonelli turnaround after 'tears'

Toto Wolff says I dont know what happened over the winter to Kimi Antonelli as the 20-year-old looks set to become world champion this Sunday; watch every session of the Mexico City GP from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says it is "extremely satisfying" to see Kimi Antonelli's turnaround from last year as the Italian looks to secure the 2026 Formula 1 world title this weekend in Mexico.

A top nine in this Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix for Antonelli will ensure he becomes the sport's youngest world champion at 20 years old - breaking Sebastian Vettel's record by three years.

Antonelli joined Mercedes last year and struggled for the majority of his rookie season after a huge amount of excitement prior to his Formula 1 debut.

Wolff recalls the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix as a particular low moment when Antonelli was in tears after being eliminated in Q1.

"The many people that said last year after nine races without points, he shouldn't be in a Mercedes," said Wolff.

Source: Sky Sports