Toto Wolff discusses Kimi Antonelli's title chances after Hungarian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli increased his points lead but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stopped short of labeling him the championship favorite. Antonelli recovered from a grid penalty to finish third in the race, while Lewis Hamilton placed fifth following a penalty and George Russell struggled to seventh after a difficult start. Wolff's comments suggest caution as the season progresses, and the next race will provide further insights into the championship race.
- •Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli increased his championship points lead.
- •Lewis Hamilton placed fifth after incurring a penalty.
- •George Russell finished seventh following a poor start.
- •Toto Wolff refrains from calling Antonelli a title favorite.
- 2:30 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff refuses to call Kimi Antonelli F1 title favourite
"Mercedes boss Toto Wolff refused to call Kimi Antonelli the Formula 1 world championship favourite despite increasing his points lead at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Antonelli fought back from a grid penalty to take third place at the Hungaroring and coupled with Lewis Hamilton’s poor race and penalty that left him fifth, plus George Russell’s nightmare start and recovery drive to seventh, the ...Keep reading
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