Kimi Antonelli was crowned Formula 1 world champion at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest title winner in the history of Grand Prix racing after the season’s 19th race.
The Mercedes driver struggled to see the track clearly when tears covered his visor during the penultimate lap. He lost around two seconds and briefly eased off the throttle because he feared causing an accident.
By the final lap, Antonelli had regained control of his emotions. Speaking after the race, he described the overwhelming moment with a broad smile, reflecting the emotional scenes surrounding his historic achievement.
Sources: Süddeutsche Zeitung.