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Antonelli clinches F1 title as Russell struggles with disappointment
Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest ever world champion at 20 after finishing third in Mexico City, with four races remaining.
Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One Drivers' Championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the sport's youngest ever world champion at 20 years and 68 days, with four races still to play. His Mercedes team-mate George Russell finished sixth after suffering a technical issue that caused him to drop back on the opening lap and incur a ten-second penalty for a collision. Russell, who began the season as title favourite, was excused from post-race media duties because he was "distraught", according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, though he did congratulate Antonelli in person. Wolff described the moment as "a catastrophic moment" for Russell. The race also saw tension between Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen taking the victory.
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