F1 Champion Antonelli Penalised in Brazil
Stewards penalised Kimi Antonelli, the new F1 champion, for an unsafe pit release at Interlagos, but his fifth place stands. Las Vegas is next on 21 November. The post F1 Champion Antonelli Penalised in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times .
Kimi Antonelli, the youngest Formula One champion in history, received a five-second penalty at the São Paulo circuit during the 2026 Brazil Grand Prix. However, this penalty had no impact on his final position, as he finished fifth, seven seconds behind teammate George Russell and 15.5 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri in sixth. Mercedes secured the constructors' title in São Paulo after Lando Norris won the race in rain-soaked conditions.
Antonelli clinched the drivers' title in Mexico City on 1 November, aged 20 years and 68 days. The remaining races will take place in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
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