Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in Formula 1 history at age 20

Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old Mercedes driver, clinched the Formula 1 world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix. He achieved this with four races remaining in the season by finishing in ninth place, as he needed only that result to secure the title. With this win, Antonelli became the youngest champion in Formula 1 history.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 7h ago

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in Formula 1 history at age 20

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

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Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 champion ever at 20 years old

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9h ago

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at age 20

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 14h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Antonelli on brink of history at Mexico City GP, needing only ninth-place finish to seal F1 title

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 8h ago

Youngest Formula One champions

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 9h ago

Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

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KOB 4Center· 14h ago

Antonelli on brink of history at Mexico City GP, needing only ninth-place finish to seal F1 title

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 14h ago

Antonelli on brink of history at Mexico City GP, needing only ninth-place finish to seal F1 title

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 1d ago

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli makes history as youngest world champion in F1 history

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TribliveLean Right· 8h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 2h ago

Kimi Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion

Al JazeeraLean Left· 3h ago

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion in Mexico City

The GuardianLean Left· 9h ago

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion with third place in Mexican GP

The GuardianLean Left· 12h ago

Mexican Formula One Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli aims to seal title – live

The GuardianLean Left· 2d ago

Fiesta awaits in Mexico City as Kimi Antonelli speeds towards F1 history

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BBC NewsCenter· 9h ago

Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico

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  1. Oct 30Only lean-left coverage:Ailing Kimi Antonelli nears F1 title in Mexico and will make history as youngest champion
  2. Nov 1Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in Formula 1 history at age 20

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