Young Italian racer Andrea Kimi Antonelli has made history by becoming a Formula 1 World Champion at the age of just 20. By finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Italian driver became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history. The 20-year-old secured his first Drivers' World Title with Mercedes. This victory was particularly special for Antonelli, as he stood on the podium alongside two legendary drivers when the title was confirmed: four-time World Champion Max Verstappen and seven-time Champion Lewis Hamilton. Sharing the podium with Lewis Hamilton—the very driver whose seat he took at Mercedes—was a truly memorable moment for him. Mercedes signed Antonelli after Lewis Hamilton’s departure from the team. At that time, he was in the midst of completing his debut season in Formula 2 Kimi Antonelli has created history by becoming the youngest driver in F1 history to be crowned champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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