Kimi Antonelli made history at the Mexico City Grand Prix by becoming Formula 1's youngest ever world champion, securing the 2026 title with a third place finish. It was a commanding performance from the Mercedes driver that caps off an absolutely stellar season, but the race itself turned into complete chaos with drama that's left several drivers and teams seething.
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Max Verstappen came from fifth on the grid to claim victory in Mexico City, but it's what happened to Ferrari that's got everyone talking. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were locked in a battle at the front when disaster struck right at the opening lap. The two Ferraris collided while disputing first and second place, absolutely destroying both their chances of taking the win and leaving Hamilton absolutely furious. The British driver has now demanded serious talks with the Scuderia about what happened out there.
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The drama didn't stop with Hamilton and Leclerc's collision. Valtteri Bottas had a scary shunt mid-race that was gnarly enough to trigger a 40-minute red flag stoppage, bringing the entire circuit to a standstill. When racing finally resumed, the stewards got busy handing out penalties to several top drivers and teams, which ended up reshuffling the final championship standings.
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It's been a weekend of mixed emotions across the grid, but Antonelli's achievement in becoming the sport's youngest champion will dominate the headlines. Still, Hamilton's explosive reaction to the Ferrari incident suggests there's more fallout coming from what unfolded at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Scuderia will have some serious questions to answer about the coordination between their two drivers.
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