Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli clinched his first world title and became the youngest champion in Formula 1 history by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Antonelli – 20 years and 68 days old – finished the race in third, behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. His moment of glory came on a [...] The post Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico appeared…
Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old driver, secured his first Formula 1 world championship by finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. This remarkable achievement marked Antonelli as the youngest champion in F1 history, surpassing Sebastian Vettel's record by three years and 66 days. The race was rife with tension, particularly at Ferrari, where Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's rivalry threatened to boil over.
Antonelli demonstrated poise throughout the competition, even as the team encountered multiple safety car periods and a crash during the restart, which disrupted the flow of the race. Despite the chaos, Antonelli managed to pass Leclerc during the restart and secured the championship title.
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