Wolff Casts Antonelli as Italy’s Next F1 Star
Kimi Antonelli’s Miami win pushed his Mercedes surge from prospect story to title-race reality.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has hailed Kimi Antonelli's Miami Grand Prix victory as the teenager's best yet, declaring the 19-year-old Italian a 'superstar' on par with tennis icon Jannik Sinner. Antonelli's win extends his lead in the drivers' championship, transforming his early-season promise into a genuine title challenge. Wolff's glowing comparison underscores the cultural and sporting significance of Antonelli's rise, as Italy celebrates a new motorsport hero alongside its tennis champion.
