Kimi Antonelli Shatters F1 Records as Youngest Race Leader and Fastest Lap Setter at Japanese Grand Prix
Source: news.source.inquirer
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, an 18-year-old Mercedes driver, made history at the Japanese Grand Prix by becoming the youngest Formula One race leader and setting the fastest lap. Despite finishing sixth, Antonelli led for 10 laps and set a record-breaking lap time, showcasing his growing confidence and skill in the sport.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One race leader at 18 years and 224 days during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Antonelli set the fastest lap of the race with a time of one minute 30.965 seconds on hard tires.
He finished the race in sixth place, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, marking his third scoring finish in three races.
Antonelli expressed increased confidence in the car and his ability to push its limits, despite earlier struggles in practice.
The previous record for the youngest fastest lap setter was held by Max Verstappen at 19 years and 44 days.
