Mercedes F1 Revival: Wolff Hails Russell And Rookie Antonelli After Best Season Start Since 2021

Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff is optimistic about the future of their racing outfit given the positive start theyve enjoyed to the 2025 season, and currently find themselves in the running for both a drivers and constructors title.

Its Mercedes best start to an F1 season since 2021.

The Austrian billionaires gamble paid deep dividends after rookie driver Kimi Antonelli helped secure a double dose of championship points in both Australia and China.

Antonelli also picked up two points from the sprint, while Russell bagged five points towards the title.

Wolff also praised Antonellis skill and level head for driving a damaged car to an eighth-placed finish at the Shanghai circuit on Sunday.