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Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Formula 1 World Champion, Hailed as 'Beginning of Something Special'

Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Formula 1 World Champion, Hailed as 'Beginning of Something Special'
World Sports · 22:07:51 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Kimi Antonelli has been crowned the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, a feat described as the "beginning of something special" by analysts on BBC Sport's The Chequered Flag podcast.

Hosts Harry Benjamin, Marc Priestley, and Jennie Gow reflected on the impact of Antonelli's historic title win, which has drawn widespread acclaim across the motorsport community.

The achievement marks a remarkable milestone in the sport, with further analysis available on how Antonelli "blew everyone away" to secure the championship.

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