How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history

Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson. Twelve world titles on one podium – Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton hold Kimi Antonelli aloft Just after Kimi Antonelli clinched his first title to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were united in their assessment of his achievement. "Incredible," they both said. Coming from the two most successful champions on the current grid, the men who are first and third in the all-time list of F1 record-holders, it meant something. That Antonelli shared the Mexico City Grand Prix podium with these two titans meant something, too.

To Antonelli, firstly, who said: "I will definitely frame the picture and put it in my house because it's just an incredible moment. And as well to see so much respect from two incredible drivers who have done the history of the sport is truly special and a moment that will live and will always be remembered." So, too, though, for its symbolism. Antonelli seems destined to join them among the list of all-time greats of the sport, judging by the scale of his achievement this year. "There are going to be others," said 1996 world champion Damon Hill, commentating for BBC Radio 5 live. "I don't see