Kimi Antonelli, 20, became Formula 1's youngest world champion in only his second season, clinching the title in Mexico City last weekend. The Mercedes driver now competes at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where he will wear a helmet design inspired by the late Ayrton Senna. Antonelli visited Senna's family property and sat in a Lotus car from the 1980s as a tribute.
He described the moment he was lifted by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the podium as "very special" and "the cherry on top of the cake." Antonelli said his 2027 preparation starts now, treating the final races as the beginning of his title defense campaign. He admitted he would have liked more time to digest the championship win, calling the feeling "surreal." The Sao Paulo Grand Prix takes place 6-8 November with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing