Kimi Antonelli celebrates first Formula 1 world title with Verstappen and Hamilton
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix. Following the race, Antonelli received congratulations from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the cooldown room. They discussed the race dynamics, including the challenges faced during the final laps. Verstappen shared a lighthearted moment with Antonelli, joking about confetti on his outfit. The trio's camaraderie highlighted the competitive spirit of the sport as they reflected on the race's key moments.
- •Kimi Antonelli wins his first F1 world championship in Mexico.
- •Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton praised Antonelli post-race.
- •The trio discussed race challenges, including braking issues.
- •Verstappen joked with Antonelli about his celebratory confetti.
- •Antonelli enjoyed the competitive nature of the race's final laps.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — How F1 drivers reacted to Kimi Antonelli's world title: "He's made everyone else look silly"
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen jokes with new world champion Antonelli in the cooldown room
"Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 world champion for the first time in his career at the Mexican Grand Prix. After the race, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton praised him in the cooldown room.
"Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and more pay tribute to the Mercedes driver after he became the youngest champion in Formula 1 history
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 12:32 AMHow F1 drivers reacted to Kimi Antonelli's world title: "He's made everyone else look silly"
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and more pay tribute to the Mercedes driver after he became the youngest champion in Formula 1 history
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 11:30 PMVerstappen jokes with new world champion Antonelli in the cooldown room
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 world champion for the first time in his career at the Mexican Grand Prix. After the race, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton praised him in the cooldown room.
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