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  "id": 17727593,
  "title": "'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/grateful-antonelli-becomes-youngest-formula-one-world-champion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T01:55:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/11/1568790/grateful-antonelli-becomes-youngest-formula-one-world-champion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kimi Antonelli achieved a historic feat by becoming Formula One's youngest world champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days. The Italian driver secured the title after finishing third in Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The race was marked by two safety cars and a red flag stoppage, with Antonelli demonstrating audacity and professionalism to claim the 16th podium finish of the season. He expressed his gratitude on the team radio, stating that it was just the first chapter of his career.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY: Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion and Italy’s first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday’s thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/how-much-do-you-know-about-f1-champion-antonelli",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:25:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/antonelli-becomes-youngest-formula-one-world-champion",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:54:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How much do you know about F1 champion Antonelli?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/how-much-do-you-know-about-f1-champion-antonelli-17703641",
        "published": "2026-11-01T23:37:55.000Z"
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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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