Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Summary
Kimi Antonelli won his third race in a row at the Miami Grand Prix, showing strong skill and potential in his second Formula 1 season. At 19 years old, he has matched records previously set by famous champions like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.Key Facts
- Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix, his third consecutive win.
- He is 19 years old and in his second season in Formula 1.
- Antonelli is the youngest driver to win pole position (the front starting spot) and lead the championship.
- He is the third driver ever to win his first three pole positions in a row.
- Only world champions Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher had achieved similar early success.
- Antonelli joins Damon Hill and Mika Hakkinen as the first drivers to win their first three races consecutively.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff discovered Antonelli when he was 11 and has mentored him since.
- Team mate George Russell, seen as a favorite last season, is currently 20 points behind Antonelli in the championship.
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