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Otmar Szafnauer praises Toto Wolff after Kimi Antonelli gamble pays off

Former Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has highlighted the leadership of Mercedes chief Toto Wolff following the team's decision to place their trust in Kimi Antonelli. The vacancy arose after Lewis Hamilton chose to depart the organization ahead of the 2025 season to compete for Ferrari, forcing the Brackley squad to weigh the merits of youth against proven experience.