Kimi Antonelli: The making of F1's youngest-ever World Champion
Kimi Antonelli went from struggling with the pressure of replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes to becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever World Champion in just his second season. After a difficult rookie campaign in 2025, the Italian dominated 2026 with nine victories and 16 podiums, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record and ending Italy's 73-year wait for a Formula 1 world champion.
Key Takeaways
- Kimi Antonelli went from struggling with the pressure of replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes to becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever World Champion in just his second season.
- After a difficult rookie campaign in 2025, the Italian dominated 2026 with nine victories and 16 podiums, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record and ending Italy's 73-year wait for a Formula 1 world champion.
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Kimi Antonelli went from struggling with the pressure of replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes to becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever World Champion in just his second season. After a difficult rookie campaign in 2025, the Italian dominated 2026 with nine victories and 16 podiums, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record and ending Italy's 73-year wait for a Formula 1 world champion.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.