Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”
Securing the 2026 world drivers' championship at just 20 years and 68 days old is a massive, history-book-shattering achievement. But for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the most overwhelming part of the Mexico City Grand Prix did not even happen on the asphalt. It happened after the chequered flag. Sharing the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton is intimidating enough ...…
Kimi Antonelli secured his debut Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. However, the Mercedes driver came alarmingly close to retirement mid-race. According to Mercedes Deputy Team Principal, Bradley Lord, the car's sump cracked after four laps, and Antonelli began to struggle with the engine.
Despite this, Antonelli executed a daring overtake on Charles Leclerc, securing a podium finish alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Lord praised Antonelli's racing skills and his remarkable improvement from his rookie season to becoming a World Champion. The team is now focused on clinching the Constructors' Championship, which could be achieved with a double-podium finish in the São Paulo Grand Prix.
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