Kimi Antonelli is practically holding his first Formula One world title, sitting at touching distance from securing an historic win. This 20-year-old Mercedes driver has absolutely lit up the season, stacking up eight wins and proving his talent is undeniable, even in just his second year in the sport.
A New Kind of Champion is Here
It is incredible to think about Antonelli. Here’s a guy, just twenty years old, who still has that wide-eyed kid look in the F1 paddock, but he drives with such exceptional skill and verve. The Italian’s focus is just off the charts, evident in those eight wins that have all but guaranteed him the championship. What’s truly special about this kid, though, is how his raw talent and his incredibly personable, endearing character are totally linked. He is already setting himself up as one of the most rounded and well-liked champions you could hope to find.
Whether Antonelli seals his place as F1’s youngest world champion this Sunday at the US Grand Prix in Austin, or at the next round in Mexico, or even further down the line, doesn’t really matter. The fact is, it’s all but assured he’s getting it. This is Kimi Antonelli’s season, and he’s not just winning, he’s changing what it means to be a champion.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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