Wolff urges patience over Antonelli-Senna comparisons

Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli should not yet be measured against Ayrton Senna, while allowing that the young driver may develop into a comparable figure. Antonelli finished fifth at the São Paulo Grand Prix after a spin, as Mercedes secured the constructors’ title.

• Wolff says comparing 20-year-old Antonelli with Senna risks placing too much pressure on him, and argues that Antonelli should be allowed to develop.· 2 sources
• Antonelli met members of Senna’s family in Brazil, sat in Senna’s 1986 Lotus and visited his grave.· 2 sources
• Antonelli finished fifth at Interlagos after spinning at Turn One; Mercedes nevertheless clinched the constructors’ championship.· 2 sources