Kimi Antonelli, crowned F1 world champion at 20, Mercedes' winning bet

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, at just 20 years old, became the youngest Formula 1 world champion after finishing third in the Mexican Grand Prix. With four races left in the season, his lead over rivals George Russell and Lewis Hamilton is insurmountable. This victory marks the first championship for Italy since Alberto Ascari in the early 1950s and breaks Sebastian Vettel's record of winning at 23. Nico Rosberg praised Antonelli's talent, comparing him to Michael Schumacher, reflecting the excitement in the F1 community.