Kimi Antonelli instant reaction to Vettel message as F1 record falls
The 20-year-old finished third and secured the title with four races to spare, becoming the first Italian champion since 1953.
- On Sunday, Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched his maiden Formula One World Championship in Mexico City, becoming the sport's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old.
- Mercedes signed Antonelli for its junior driver program at age 12, nurturing the generational talent through a difficult 2025 rookie season before he delivered consistent, error-free performance this year.
- Defining his championship charge, Antonelli ascended from 19th on the grid to win September's Monza Grand Prix in Italy, a statement victory demonstrating the composure required to protect his lead.
- Tearfully roaring "we did it" over the radio, Antonelli embraced his parents and team at Foro Sol Stadium, later receiving mentorship from four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, who advised him to "listen to your advice."
- As the first Italian champion since 1953, Antonelli's emergence positions him as a potential rival to Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who remains the gold standard of Formula One's current era.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the youngest world champion in the history of Formula 1. Despite his meteoric rise, the 20-year-old Italian has not given up. He still receives pocket money.
The Inside Line: Antonelli takes the crown in Mexico City, but Ferrari stole the headlines
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli clinched the world championship in Mexico this past Sunday with a quiet P3 finish, but by the end of the day, it was almost an afterthought. Ferrari had thrown a 1-2 out the window on lap one. Esteban Ocon had been sacked by Haas mid-race weekend, and his replacement scored a point...
Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 1 world title at the age of 20 and despite his growing fortune, the Italian revealed that the family continues to control his expenses and that he receives a allowance. Mercedes driver guaranteed the championship in the GP of Mexico City and since then, his financial valuation has increased considerably. According to reports, his income in 2027 could reach 20 million dollars or more, considering salary, bonus…
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