Antonelli wins 2026 title, celebrates podium with Verstappen and Hamilton

First reported 1 day, 14 hours ago · latest 2 hours ago

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 also commented on the calendar and Middle East races.

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Motorsport.com and PlanetF1 focus on Antonelli's podium moment and championship achievement, while Crash.net and Reddit posts cover Verstappen's comments on the calendar and Middle East tensions. The official FIA document is absent, so no official ruling is established.

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Antonelli wins 2026 title, celebrates podium with Verstappen and Hamilton

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Antonelli wins 2026 title, celebrates podium with Verstappen and Hamilton

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

Kimi Antonelli hails Hamilton and Verstappen over ‘unexpected’ championship gesture

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

Max Verstappen raises concerns over F1 racing in Qatar and Abu Dhabi amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.