F1 Today: Antonelli celebrates title as Mexican GP results change after penalties
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From Kimi Antonelli making history by becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history to a series of post-race penalties shaking up the Mexican Grand Prix classification, with consequences for several drivers and teams, here are the biggest stories from the world of F1 on Monday, 2 November.
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion in history
Antonelli has officially become the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history after securing his maiden title with a third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix. At just 20 years and 68 days old, the Mercedes driver has broken Sebastian Vettel's long-standing record, bringing Italy its first drivers' championship since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
The Italian completed the podium behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, securing the championship with four Grands Prix still remaining. His achievement comes in only his second season in Formula 1, following a remarkable campaign that has seen him establish himself as the dominant force in the championship.
Antonelli's success also represents a major milestone for Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff, who backed the young Italian long before his Formula 1 debut. With nine victories already to his name this season, Antonelli has now written his name into the sport's history books.
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Photo: Race Pictures
Mexican GP results changed after multiple penalties
The Mexican Grand Prix classification has undergone significant changes following several penalties handed out after Sunday's race, with Oscar Piastri, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto all losing positions.
Piastri received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Arvid Lindblad, dropping the McLaren driver from seventh to 13th and costing him six championship points. Meanwhile, Gasly and Colapinto were penalised for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags, leaving both Alpine drivers outside the points.
The revised classification benefited several drivers, including Liam Lawson, who climbed to seventh, and Isack Hadjar, who moved into ninth place to secure two additional points for Red Bull.
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Ryo Hirakawa also benefited from the penalties, moving into tenth place and securing his first Formula 1 championship point on his Grand Prix debut with Haas.
The changes did not affect the top six, meaning Verstappen retained his victory ahead of Hamilton and newly crowned world champion Antonelli.
Photo: Race Pictures
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