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  "id": 17738051,
  "title": "'It’s a day I will remember forever': Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/its-a-day-i-will-remember-forever-kimi-antonelli-becomes-f1s-youngest-17738051",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:17:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/11/02/its-a-day-i-will-remember-forever-kimi-antonelli-becomes-f1s-youngest-world-champion/"
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  "account": "Kimi Antonelli made history on Sunday by becoming Formula One's youngest world champion, securing the title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian driver achieved this feat with four races remaining in the season. Kimi started the race in fourth place and needed only a ninth-place finish to guarantee the championship, regardless of his rivals' results.\n\nAntonelli demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the race, moving past Charles Leclerc for third place around Lap 48. He celebrated his monumental achievement with tears of joy, expressing his gratitude to his team, family, and supporters. \"It's a day I will remember forever,\" Antonelli said, emphasizing his appreciation for everything that led him to this moment. He has won nine races and secured the podium 16 times this season, solidifying his position as the new face of Formula One.\n\nVerstappen, who claimed victory in the race, praised Antonelli's exceptional season and congratulated him on his historic achievement. The Red Bull driver noted that the young Italian had a strong car and consistent performance, which played a crucial role in his success. Mercedes also benefited from the race, moving to a 630-point lead in the constructors' championship, widening the gap to Ferrari.",
  "summary": "Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion on Sunday after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian secured the drivers’ championship with four races remaining after finishing behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, bringing an early end to a season in which he has emerged as the dominant force in F1. The Mercedes driver started fourth and needed…",
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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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        "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",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-01T22:59:14.000Z"
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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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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/kimi-antonelli-becomes-youngest-ever-formula-1-world-champion",
        "published": "2026-11-02T03:39:35.000Z"
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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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