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Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One title at the Mexico City Grand Prix after finishing third in a race interrupted by a crash involving Valtteri Bottas.

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Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion
Kimi Antonelli celebrates after securing the Formula One title at the Mexico City Grand Prix. · Photo: AFP via Citizen Digital

Citizen Digital reports that Antonelli clinched the championship after the 71-lap race was suspended after lap 46 following a crash involving Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas.

The race resumed, and Antonelli finished third — enough to secure the title. The report says the 20-year-old became Formula One’s youngest world champion.

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This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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