Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, aged 20 years and 68 days, secured the Formula One World Drivers' Championship after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest champion.
The Mexico City race, held on the weekend of the championship finale, saw Antonelli finish on the podium, a result that gave him enough points to clinch the title ahead of his rivals.
At 20 years and just over two months old, Antonelli set a new record for the youngest driver ever to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship.
The drivers' championship is awarded annually to the competitor who accumulates the most points over the season’s races, and Antonelli’s consistent performances throughout the year positioned him to capture the title at the final event.
His achievement was widely noted across the paddock, marking a milestone for the young Italian talent and highlighting his rapid rise within the sport.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
