Toto Wolff addresses Kimi Antonelli's risky racing habits causing team stress
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Toto Wolff commented on Andrea Kimi Antonelli's tendency to push limits during races, which has resulted in issues for the Mercedes team. This behavior has led to Antonelli losing points, particularly evident at the British GP where track limits impacted his performance. Wolff humorously described Antonelli's approach as youthful exuberance, but acknowledged the need to instruct him on track boundaries. Despite these challenges, Antonelli holds a significant lead in the drivers' championship, indicating his speed and potential. Wolff expressed hope that addressing these issues will contribute to future success for Mercedes.
- •Wolff jokingly refers to Antonelli as an 'idiot' for pushing limits.
- •Antonelli faced penalties for exceeding track limits in recent races.
- •Despite setbacks, Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 81 points over teammate Russell.
- •Wolff has emphasized the need for Antonelli to respect track boundaries.
- •Antonelli continues to seek fastest laps even when unnecessary.
- 3:37 PMRacer — No risk of Antonelli 'losing the plot' despite F1 points advantage - Wolff
- 8:44 AMAutosport — How Antonelli's luxury problem is causing Wolff and Mercedes grey hairs
- 8:43 AMMotorsport.com — “He's causing us grey hair” - why Kimi Antonelli’s speed is a luxury problem for Mercedes
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — “He's causing us grey hair” - why Kimi Antonelli’s speed is a luxury problem for Mercedes
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff Reveals Kimi Antonelli Habit That Is Giving Mercedes ‘Grey Hair’
"For better or for worse, there seems to be no slowing down Kimi Antonelli. Just ask Pete Bonnington, who channelled his inner schoolteacher in Madrid as he relentlessly had to remind the 20-year-old Italian to pay attention to track limits. Having benefited from an earlier virtual safety car on a circuit where overtaking proved impossible, all Antonelli had to do was to keep it clean until ...Keep reading
"For better or for worse, there seems to be no slowing down Kimi Antonelli. Just ask Pete Bonnington, who channelled his inner schoolteacher in Madrid as he relentlessly had to remind the 20-year-old Italian to pay attention to track limits. Having benefited from an earlier virtual safety car on a circuit where overtaking proved impossible, all Antonelli had to do was to keep it clean until ...Keep reading
"Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says there is no danger of Kimi Antonelli getting carried away with his 81-point lead at the top of Formula 1's drivers’ championship.Antonelli entered the back-to-back races in Monza and Madrid off the back of one win in six races and with a grid penalty...
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External links- RacerSep 18, 2026, 3:37 PMNo risk of Antonelli 'losing the plot' despite F1 points advantage - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says there is no danger of Kimi Antonelli getting carried away with his 81-point lead at the top of Formula 1's drivers’ championship.Antonelli entered the back-to-back races in Monza and Madrid off the back of one win in six races and with a grid penalty...
- AutosportSep 18, 2026, 8:44 AMHow Antonelli's luxury problem is causing Wolff and Mercedes grey hairs
For better or for worse, there seems to be no slowing down Kimi Antonelli. Just ask Pete Bonnington, who channelled his inner schoolteacher in Madrid as he relentlessly had to remind the 20-year-old Italian to pay attention to track limits. Having benefited from an earlier virtual safety car on a circuit where overtaking proved impossible, all Antonelli had to do was to keep it clean until ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 8:43 AM“He's causing us grey hair” - why Kimi Antonelli’s speed is a luxury problem for Mercedes
For better or for worse, there seems to be no slowing down Kimi Antonelli. Just ask Pete Bonnington, who channelled his inner schoolteacher in Madrid as he relentlessly had to remind the 20-year-old Italian to pay attention to track limits. Having benefited from an earlier virtual safety car on a circuit where overtaking proved impossible, all Antonelli had to do was to keep it clean until ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 8:43 AM“He's causing us grey hair” - why Kimi Antonelli’s speed is a luxury problem for Mercedes
As Kimi Antonelli survived a brush with the wall to clinch another win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix win, Mercedes appears to have given up on keeping the Italian's youthful exuberance in check
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:45 PMToto Wolff Reveals Kimi Antonelli Habit That Is Giving Mercedes ‘Grey Hair’
Toto Wolff jokes about ‘idiot’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli causing grey hairs with youth exuberance, pushing when not needed to cause track limits. Already in British GP, it has hurt Mercedes’ Antonelli with track limits after he dropped out of points.…
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