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Wolff insists Antonelli title talk ‘not good for him’
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17/03/2026 at 08:4316/03/2026 at 21:50 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The fairy-tale rise of Kimi Antonelli reached a fever pitch in Shanghai last weekend, but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is already moving to douse the flames of hype before they consume his teenage prodigy. After the young Italian stormed to a sensational maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, the paddock barely had time to catch its breath before whispers of a title charge began to circulate. At 19, Antonelli has rewritten early-career expectations - pole position on Saturday, clinical win on Sunday, and suddenly within touching distance of the championship lead. But inside Mercedes,...
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