Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”

Securing the 2026 world drivers' championship at just 20 years and 68 days old is a massive, history-book-shattering achievement. But for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the most overwhelming part of the Mexico City Grand Prix did not even happen on the asphalt. It happened after the chequered flag.

Sharing the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton is intimidating enough. Then, in a brilliant moment of unscripted sportsmanship, the two heavyweights hoisted the newly minted Mercedes champion on their shoulders. It was the ultimate 'welcome to the club' gesture for the kid who just rewrote the F1 record books.