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Antonelli wins 2026 title, celebrates podium with Verstappen and Hamilton

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton

Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the 2026 Formula 1 world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion. He shared the podium with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, a moment he plans to frame. Verstappen reflected on Red Bull's turnaround to P2.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton MercedesRed Bull

How the sources differ

Motorsport.com and PlanetF1 focus on Antonelli's emotional reaction to the podium gesture, while Formula1.com highlights Verstappen's championship standing. Crash.net covers Verstappen's calendar comments, and social posts share fan perspectives. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most comprehensive account of the podium moment and Antonelli's reaction, with an image, making it the best first read.

Coverage

Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”

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On social

[sportskeeda] Max Verstappen on what sets Kimi Antonelli apart from himself at the age of 20:

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