Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula 1 world championship title by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The young driver's victory came after Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Tensions at Ferrari were high due to the rivalry between champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc, which nearly escalated into a confrontation.
The race was marked by intense action, including a red flag that resulted in a 25-lap sprint to the finish line. Humiliated by the close call, Hamilton struggled to catch Verstappen for a potential pass, ultimately finishing the day frustrated. Antonelli, at 20 years and 67 days old, broke Sebastian Vettel's previous record for the youngest champion by three years and 67 days.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Antonelli celebrated his historic win with tears and laughter over the radio.
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