
Antonelli on the brink of becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever champion at the US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen advises Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to enjoy the ride as the 20-year-old stands on the brink of becoming F1's youngest-ever champion by securing pole for the US Grand Prix.
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Kimi Antonelli qualified on pole position for the US Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen advised Kimi Antonelli to enjoy the ride and get ready to celebrate as the Italian stands on the brink of becoming Formula 1’s youngest-ever champion.
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver qualified on pole position for Sunday’s US Grand Prix and could clinch the title with five rounds to spare, according to the current calendar that includes races in the Middle East, at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas if he wins and other results go his way.
Red Bull’s Verstappen, a four-time champion, will be alongside on the front row and fighting for his third successive victory after Malaysia and Singapore.
The Dutch driver will not be making it easy for Antonelli but he also recognised that the main battle was over.
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