# ‘Just the beginning’ for F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king Antonelli

https://mins.news/en/item/125248

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-02 10:00 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/2/just-the-beginning-for-antonelli-f1s-prodigious-charismatic-new-king?traffic_source=rss

> Kimi Antonelli, 20, became Formula One’s youngest world champion after winning at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Italian Mercedes driver has drawn warm tributes from across the paddock for his personality and says he sees the victory as a starting point for further improvement and more title bids.

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