Mexico City:Kimi Antonelli has made history by becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion. The Italian driver, representing Mercedes, secured the championship title following his performance at the Mexican Grand Prix.
According to Thai News Agency, the Mexican Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on November 1st, featured 71 laps. Max Verstappen, racing for Red Bull Racing, emerged victorious in the race. Sir Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, finished second, and Antonelli, with his third-place finish, clinched the world championship.
By securing third place, Antonelli, at the age of 20, set a new record as the youngest driver to win a Formula 1 world championship. This achievement breaks the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel, who was 23 when he won the championship in 2010.