Wolff praises Bonnington’s role in Antonelli’s success

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has lauded race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington for his instrumental role in guiding young driver Kimi Antonelli during his sophomore F1 season. Bonnington, known for his long-standing partnerships with legends like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, has been praised for balancing the roles of a supportive mentor and a firm authority figure. Following Antonelli's recent victory in Miami, which propelled him to become the youngest-ever championship leader, Wolff highlighted Bonnington’s calm handling of the teenager, particularly regarding track limit warnings. Wolff emphasized that while Antonelli has shown moments of brilliance, the team remains focused on consistent mentorship to manage the pressures of his rapid development.