Wolff describes Antonelli arriving at his office with title pressure weighing on him

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed how Kimi Antonelli came to his office carrying the weight of the championship battle. The 20-year-old had been the subject of early praise in the paddock, with many already treating him as the 2026 World Champion before the Mexico City Grand Prix began.

The Italian driver reportedly found the external noise difficult to shut out and sought refuge behind closed doors, turning to the Mercedes team for support. The source text is cut short, so the full details of that conversation are not available here.