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Kimi Antonelli May Be Senninha, Not Senna
Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli isn't Ayrton Senna yet but could become a Senninha.
In brief
Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli isn't Ayrton Senna yet but could become a Senninha. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli isn't Ayrton Senna yet but may become a Senninha. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Kimi Antonelli's Recent Success
Kimi Antonelli won five consecutive grands prix early in the season, a feat only nine drivers have achieved.
Senna Comparison Drawn
Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli isn't Ayrton Senna yet but may become a Senninha.
“Kimi Antonelli isn’t Ayrton Senna yet, but he may be a Senninha”
Wolff's Shielding Strategy
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff wants to shield Kimi Antonelli from Senna comparisons to avoid pressure.
“We are trying to shield [Kimi] from media and marketing activities in the way that they protect him”
Senna Family Reaction
Senna family says Kimi Antonelli is the first potential second Senninha after winning the world title.
“They say that it's the first time that it looks like there is a second Senninha”
Wolff on Senna's Legacy
Wolff compares Senna to giants of the sport, saying Kimi is too young to match Senna's standards.
“I feel that setting these standards for a 20-year-old driver is a lot of pressure”
Senninha Development
Wolff says Kimi Antonelli may become a Senna but should develop as a Senninha first.
“So let the Senninha develop, let him become a Senna”
The headline
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli isn't Ayrton Senna yet but may become a Senninha.
