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Comparing Antonelli to F1 greats ‘disrespectful' – Domenicali

May 13 Stefano Domenicali admits he would be 'thrilled' if teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli became world champion – even as the Formula 1 chief echoed concerns about excessive hype surrounding the 19-year-old Italian. Antonelli's stunning start to 2026 has already triggered comparisons in Italy with tennis world number 1 Jannik Sinner, while Toto Wolff recently warned about the danger of building 'a castle of expectations' around the Mercedes driver too early. Speaking to veteran Italian journalist Leo Turrini, Domenicali agreed caution is needed. 'Kimi shouldn't be compared to any of the greats of the past,' said the Italian. 'It's unfair to him and disrespectful to the legends of...
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