F1 Monza: Antonelli’s Crash Dominates First Practice, Wolff Defends Young Driver

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Formula 1 debut at Monza took a dramatic turn when he crashed his Mercedes during the first practice session. The incident sparked discussions about the Italian driver’s future with the team, but Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, expressed his support for the young driver, emphasizing that such incidents are part of the learning process. Wolff also addressed the controversy surrounding James Vowles’ comments on Mick Schumacher, defending his team principal’s remarks and clarifying that team decisions are made in the best interests of the team. Further discussions revolved around the potential for rookie sprint races in Abu Dhabi, with Wolff expressing enthusiasm for the idea as a way to assess young drivers’ abilities.