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Max Verstappen jokes about key difference with Kimi Antonelli at 20: “He speaks Italian!”
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion after the Mexico Grand Prix, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s previous record; under current rules, it will be very difficult for anyone younger to achieve this feat.
- Max Verstappen attributes Antonelli’s success to his exceptional talent and early, knowledgeable guidance from his father, as well as strong support from Mercedes and experienced team members like Peter Bonnington.
- Verstappen contrasts his own career start with Antonelli’s, noting that he began in less competitive teams and had time to develop away from the spotlight, whereas Antonelli faced intense scrutiny from the outset due to driving for a top team.
- Beyond racing skills, Verstappen admires Antonelli’s grounded personality and genuine nature, highlighting that despite his fame, Antonelli remains humble and unaffected by superstar status.
