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20-year-old Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion and Italy’s first since 1953 after finishing third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday’s thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix. Read More: https://punchng.com/20-year-old-antonelli-becomes-youngest-formula-one-world-champion/

20-year-old Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old Italian, became Formula One's youngest world champion after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. The race, marred by crashes and safety car interventions, saw three-time champion Max Verstappen and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton claim the top two spots. Antonelli's victory marked Italy's first champion since 1953 and broke the record for the youngest champion since Sebastian Vettel.

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