Antonelli poised to become youngest F1 champion at Mexico City Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli stands on the brink of clinching the Formula One drivers' championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, needing a top‑nine finish to seal the title. He enters the race with a 123‑point lead and has won half of the season’s 18 events. A victory would make him the first Italian champion since 1953 and break the record for the youngest title‑winner. Mercedes also eyes the constructors' crown, while Antonelli missed Thursday’s media duties due to a viral infection.
Key facts
- Team principal Toto Wolff placed Antonelli in the Mercedes seat after Lewis Hamilton's departure.
- Antonelli's potential title would lower Sebastian Vettel's youngest‑champion record by more than three years.
- Mercedes' constructors' hopes hinge on strong finishes from Antonelli and teammate George Russell.
- Antonelli missed the pre‑race media obligations due to a viral infection.
- He has secured nine victories out of the eighteen races contested this season.
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Why it matters
A new youngest champion reshapes F1 history and influences team standings.
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First published from Yahoo Sports, The National, Asharq Al-Awsat and The Guardian