Toto Wolff in the news as Mercedes’ F1 boss comments after Antonelli’s Miami win surge; Austrian racer-turned-exec (team principal/CEO/co-owner since 2013).
At the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 race winner and pole-sitter, leading Mercedes to a dominant one-two finish. Ferrari showed promise but fell short. Audi replaced team principal Andreas Wheatley with Mattia Binotto, signaling leadership changes. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen refused to speak to a Guardian reporter over a past question, highlighting tensions in the paddock.
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole and then won the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the youngest winner in the race’s history. His performance under pressure, including two restarts, has shifted the season’s dynamics with a commanding lead in the drivers’ standings.