How Antonelli ‘blew everyone away’ to make Formula 1 history

Kimi Antonelli has become Formula 1’s youngest world champion, securing his first title in only his second season. His achievement has drawn praise from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and reflects a remarkable leap in performance after a difficult debut year.

Antonelli was initially seen as less experienced than team-mate George Russell, who had comfortably beaten him the previous season and began the year as the title favourite. Antonelli won the second race and then five consecutive races, building a lead he maintained even as Mercedes’ early car advantage faded. His consistency and ability to outperform his experienced team-mate helped make the championship fight largely one-sided.