Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion; Max Verstappen wins in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli was crowned the youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion on Sunday after the Italian star finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the ​Mexico City Grand Prix. That podium told the story of Formula 1’s recent past, present ‌and future: Hamilton, the greatest driver of his generation with a ​record-tying seven drivers’ championships; Verstappen, who dominated the start of this ⁠decade with four consecutive titles from 2021-24; and Antonelli, who wrote his name in the record books thanks to nine wins and 16 podiums this year. How Red Bull tapped Max Verstappen’s sensitive side How Red Bull tapped Max Verstappen’s sensitive side The four-time champion’s extraordinary feel for the car has proven invaluable in the energy drink giant’s maiden attempt at building its own power unit.