Wolff Reckons Old Model of F1 Champions Has Died With Kimi Antonelli – He’s Right
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has changed perceptions of what an F1 world champion should be, and Toto Wolff thinks he is the new-age role model. After a lengthy media session following Antonelli’s title, Mercedes F1 team principal Wolff shared a thought…
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has expressed his belief that the era of "selfish" and "ruthless" F1 champions is over, and that Kimi Antonelli represents the new age of champions. At just 20 years old and born in 2006, Antonelli is the youngest F1 champion and the first Generation Z champion. Wolff notes that Antonelli embodies values such as humility, integrity, loyalty, and respect, qualities that are seen as a departure from the more self-centered approach of previous champions, including his Mercedes teammate Max Verstappen and other racing icons like Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.
Wolff suggests that Antonelli's behavior sets a positive example for future generations of drivers, stating that "he should be a role model for many other young drivers in junior formulas" and that his presence can foster a more respectful and good-natured atmosphere in the sport.
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