Toto Wolff evaluates the Formula 1 progression of Kimi Antonelli

Toto Wolff addressed the development of Kimi Antonelli during his annual media session at Zandvoort on September 1, 2026. A year removed from his Formula 1 debut, Antonelli has transitioned away from the struggles that defined his initial European appearances. Wolff noted that the driver is no longer showing the hesitant tendencies of a rookie as he gains experience in the series. While his early season included flashes of speed in races at Miami and Canada, those performances were previously overshadowed by inconsistent weekends. Wolff suggested that the driver has overcome the initial learning curve he faced during his first year in the sport. The comments follow a period where the team scrutinized the performance of their entry-level driver during his adaptation to the Formula 1 grid.

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