The Italians have waited, Kimi Antonelli is the youngest Formula 1 world champion

Antonelli secured the championship title in Mexico, needing only a ninth-place finish. Despite battling a viral infection, he qualified fourth and aimed for victory. The race faced interruptions, including a serious crash involving Bottas and a safety car deployment after Piastri's collision. Antonelli finished third, becoming the youngest champion, surpassing Vettel's record by three years. He is now the third Italian champion in history, choosing to keep his number 12 in honor of Ayrton Senna.