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  "id": 17700058,
  "title": "Antonelli makes F1 history as youngest-ever world champion at 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/antonelli-makes-f1-history-as-youngest-ever-world-champion-at-20",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T22:59:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/11/1568691/antonelli-makes-f1-history-youngest-ever-world-champion-20"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kimi Antonelli made Formula One history by becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days. The Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City provided the perfect stage for the Italian sensation to claim his place in F1 history. Max Verstappen secured the victory, but Antonelli's achievement made all the headlines as he became the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.\n\nAntonelli expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, \"We did it. I wouldn't be here without Mercedes, without my family.\" The young driver won nine races so far this season and praised the support he received from his team and fellow drivers. He acknowledged the incredible season, sharing the podium with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.\n\nThe race was temporarily suspended after a crash involving Valtteri Bottas in his Mercedes. Bottas' front left suspension collapsed, causing his car to crash into the barriers. Despite the setback, Antonelli remained focused and secured a third-place finish, ultimately winning the championship.\n\nAntonelli's triumph was accompanied by two legendary drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who entered the race as the favorites. Hamilton, who started on pole, had to contend with a penalty and a contentious start, while Verstappen dominated the race. Antonelli's emotional victory, led in by these greats, marked a historic moment in Formula One.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY: Kimi Antonelli drove the perfect race to finish third in his Mercedes at the Mexico Grand Prix and seal his place in Formula One history as the youngest world champion.",
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        "title": "Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at 20 years old",
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        "published": "2026-11-01T22:32:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at 20 years old",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/antonelli-becomes-youngest-f1-champion-at-20-years-old",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "How Kimi Antonelli went from a kid hiding in a stack of tires to F1’s youngest champion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/how-kimi-antonelli-went-from-a-kid-hiding-in-a-stack-of-tires-to-f1s",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:47:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Six key races that made Kimi Antonelli a world champion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/six-key-races-that-made-kimi-antonelli-a-world-champion",
        "published": "2026-11-01T23:22:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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