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Antonelli's rise to become F1's youngest champion

Source: BBC Sport · · added 25 minutes ago

A Chequered Flag special traces Kimi Antonelli's progress from his upbringing in Bologna to becoming Formula 1's youngest ever champion. Harry Benjamin speaks to figures in his hometown as well as people at Mercedes who have helped guide him to the title.

Contributors include deputy team principal Bradley Lord, race engineer Pete Bonnington and driver development advisor Gwen Lagrue. The programme draws on series three of F1: Back at Base, available on BBC Sounds, and on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor. A video version is also published on BBC Sport's YouTube page.

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Topics:Kimi AntonelliMercedesBradley LordPete BonningtonGwen Lagrue

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