Antonelli becomes Formula 1's youngest world champion in Mexico

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 08:31 · Archive

Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion.

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the title secured with four races still to run.

Max Verstappen won the race, claiming his sixth victory in Mexico. Lewis Hamilton finished second after Verstappen held him off through two restarts following a late safety car period. Antonelli's third-place finish was enough to secure the championship.

Antonelli started fifth after receiving a grid penalty but took full advantage of Ferrari's internal struggles ahead. He held off Hamilton through both restarts to secure the podium and the title. According to BBC Sport's Harry Benjamin, the pressure was enormous but he handled it superbly, managing an excellent first stint on the soft tyre and producing a decisive move after the red flag.

Ferrari endured a difficult weekend. Charles Leclerc took pole position and finished second in his strongest weekend with the team, pushing Verstappen hard and setting the fastest lap. However, Hamilton called for 'serious talks' at Ferrari, suggesting his team-mate cost them a one-two finish in Mexico.

How it is being reported

• How Antonelli's title win sounded with Italian commentaryHow Antonelli's Drivers' Championship sounded with Italian commentary!Sky Sports · 2 Nov, 18:15
• Sao Paulo GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky SportsAfter a thrilling weekend in Mexico where Kimi Antonelli was crowned world champion, Formula 1 heads straight to Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.Sky Sports · 2 Nov, 13:40
• Chiefs implode in final seconds against Broncos - NFL Sunday ReviewKimi Antonelli turned up for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix knowing he need not do much to clinch his crown as Formula 1 world champion. Unbeknownst to him beforehand, Baker Mayfield would learn he too could put his feet up with victory beckoning on NFL Sunday.Sky Sports · 2 Nov, 06:00
• Antonelli clinched the title - but who shone most in Mexico? Driver ratingsBBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Mexico City Grand Prix.BBC Sport · 2 Nov, 03:09
• Mexico City GP: Antonelli looks to secure title as Hamilton starts on pole LIVE!Sky Sports · 1 Nov, 18:15

In this story: Kimi Antonelli · Max Verstappen · Lewis Hamilton · Charles Leclerc · Mexico City · Ferrari

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