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Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest champion at 20

Italian driver secures title in record-breaking season spanning multiple continents.

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At a glance

  • Antonelli, 20, is the youngest Formula One champion on record
  • Italian driver competed in races across Asia, the Americas and other regions
  • Season included races in Shanghai and Mexico City among other venues

Kimi Antonelli has won the Formula One championship at age 20, becoming the youngest driver to claim the title. The Italian driver's season included races across multiple venues, from Shanghai to Mexico City.

Antonelli's achievement marks a record for the sport in terms of the champion's age.

Why it matters

Antonelli's title represents a milestone in Formula One history as the sport's youngest ever champion.

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