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**Legendary Kimi**
Antonelli world champion
Italy celebrated: A king of Formula 1 73 years after Ascari
At 20 years old, he is the youngest champion of all time. Tears behind the wheel of his super Mercedes
His mother: ‘He still gets pocket money every month’
Vasco sings his praises: ‘He looks like a Ferrari driver, sign him up’
**Corriere dello Sport**
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**The Italian**
Kimi F1 Drivers World Champion of 2026
A sporting feat for the ages in Mexico: At just 20 years old, Antonelli (Mercedes) brings the most prestigious trophy in motorsport back home to our country. The last was Alberto Ascari in 1953: ‘It’s a dream’
**Tuttosport**
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**Kimi’s World**
An Italian F1 champion after 73 years
1953 was the last time one of our drivers won the most prestigious prize in motorsport (Ascari with Ferrari). Maintaining his composure in a chaotic GP yesterday in Mexico, Antonelli reaches a new high by securing yet another podium finish (behind Verstappen and Hamilton), sparking celebrations for Mercedes amidst tears of joy
A spark of Ala brilliance and Juve lift themselves up, Spalletti puts Allegri under pressure
Lazio alone in the lead!
A fantastic goal from Alajbegovic (who then comes off with a caslf concern) beats Meret and Napoli, and finally lights up the Stadium after the intense protests before kick-off. The second from Boga, also brilliant, after the sending off of Marianucci. McKennie and Cabal also injured
**Awful Toro, disappointing and fury at the penalty**
What a flop in Frosinone