Kimi Antonelli in tears as he becomes youngest F1 world champion ever
Kimi Antonelli had tears streaming down his face on the final lap in Mexico City as he etched his name into the history books by becoming Formula One's youngest world champion.
TL;DR
- Kimi Antonelli, aged 20, became Formula One's youngest ever world champion in Mexico City.
- He secured the title by finishing third, with four races left in the season.
- Antonelli is the first Italian champion since 1953.
- He was emotional, crying on the final lap and during the press conference, particularly when an opera song his grandfather loved was played.
- Max Verstappen won the race, with Lewis Hamilton second, and Antonelli stood on the podium with them.
- Antonelli's father, Marco, has been a key support throughout his career.
- Antonelli will retain the number 12 for the next season, inspired by Ayrton Senna.
- He plans a significant celebration back home after the Brazil race and before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.