Wolff reveals sponsors left Mercedes over Antonelli gamble

First reported 21 hours ago · latest an hour ago

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says two sponsors left after promoting Kimi Antonelli to F1, but he is now world champion and hailed as a role model.

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F1i and Motorsport.com focus on the sponsor fallout, while ESPN and the Reddit post highlight Wolff's praise of Antonelli's values. PlanetF1 speculates on Wolff's 'radio moaners' comment. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete account, naming the two sponsors and the context of the Mexico Grand Prix, with an image and no paywall.

Wolff reveals sponsors left Mercedes over Antonelli gamble

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Wolff reveals sponsors left Mercedes over Antonelli gamble

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[The Guardian] Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model - "This notion of win at all costs, selfish, opportunistic, ruthless for your own benefit, that model of racing driver has died. We have a new champion that represents values - Humility, integrity, loyalty, respect"