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Sebastian Vettel Sends Heartfelt Message as Kimi Antonelli Breaks Record to Win F1 Title

Sebastian Vettel Sends Heartfelt Message as Kimi Antonelli Breaks Record to Win F1 Title
Championships & Races · 02:16:04 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Former Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has sent a heartfelt video message to Kimi Antonelli after the young driver broke Vettel's record to claim the F1 title.

Antonelli's championship victory, confirmed on November 2, 2026, saw him surpass a milestone previously held by Vettel. In a video shared via MEGA, Vettel congratulated Antonelli on the historic achievement.

The message from the four-time world champion marks a symbolic passing of the torch in Formula 1. Further details about the specific record broken and the title-deciding race were not immediately available.

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