‘Just the beginning’ for Antonelli, F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king
Kimi Antonelli, F1’s youngest world champion at 20, has become the life and soul of the paddock with his personality.
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![Kimi Antonelli had an F1 licence before he could legally drive on the road. Now 20, the Mercedes driver is on the brink of becoming Formula One’s youngest-ever world champion. [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1793388709.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
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