Toto Wolff backs Kimi Antonelli ahead of home race at the Italian GP - It's ‘just part of learning’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has backed rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli following a challenging Dutch Grand Prix weekend, just before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the young Italian's home race.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor breaks down Wolff’s comments ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP.
F1 news: Lando Norris backed for title fightback ahead of Italian GP by McLaren and Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has backed Lando Norris to respond strongly in the Formula 1 title race, insisting the British driver’s best form may still be to come.
Norris lost vital ground in the championship fight after a tough Dutch Grand Prix, where he retired due to an oil leak, but Stella believes the setback could spark an even greater performance from his driver.
Oscar Piastri claims Dutch GP with dominant drive as Lando Norris retires
Oscar Piastri took a dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix after delivering the most complete performance of his Formula 1 career.
The McLaren driver started from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap on his way to victory, becoming the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen in 1998 to record a Grand Slam.
It was also a historic moment for Australia, with Piastri the first from his country to achieve the feat since Jack Brabham more than half a century ago.
Dutch GP rules force Sauber’s name change over gambling sponsorship
Sauber’s Formula 1 team, officially known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will compete under a different name at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.