Emotional Kimi Antonelli left "speechless" by maiden F1 world title in Mexico
Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli paid a tearful tribute to Mercedes as he became grand prix racing's youngest-ever title winner in Mexico. Antonelli took third at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez after a controlled driver to his maiden title, beating Sebastian Vettel's previous record by three years as he became the youngest driver to do so aged 20. With neither George ...…
Kimi Antonelli, the youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion, was left speechless after clinching his maiden title in Mexico. The seven moments that defined his historic win were momentous, with the newly crowned star paying tribute to the Mercedes team as he celebrated his achievement. Antonelli, 20 years old, beat the previous record set by Sebastian Vettel by three years, becoming the youngest driver to achieve the feat.
His emotion was palpable as he thanked his team, family, and mechanics, stating, "I m trying to process what has just happened." Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, his fellow podium finishers, praised the young champion, acknowledging the incredible season he had.
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