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Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico

Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
BBC News Sunday 01 November 2026, 22:30 UTC 1 min read
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Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Antonelli (PERSON) Verstappen (PERSON) Mexico (LOCATION) Kimi Antonelli (PERSON) Max Verstappen (PERSON) the Mexico City Grand Prix (ORG)
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