Antonelli to frame photo with Hamilton and Verstappen

Kimi Antonelli said he plans to frame a photograph of himself with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen after the Mexican Grand Prix, describing the moment as a lasting reminder of the respect shown by two established champions. The reports identify Antonelli as Formula 1’s newly crowned world champion, though no official race classification is included in the accounts. The photograph was taken on the podium after the race in Mexico City, where Hamilton and Verstappen lifted Antonelli onto their shoulders. Antonelli said he would hang the picture at home. The three drivers have won 12 world championships between them: seven for Hamilton, four for Verstappen and one for Antonelli. The post-race celebration followed a title-winning season that came in Antonelli’s second year in Formula 1, after Mercedes promoted him to its race seat for 2025. He had been 18 when he joined the team’s lineup, replacing Hamilton, who had announced he was leaving Mercedes for Ferrari. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said two sponsors left the team because of the decision to promote Antonelli. Wolff recalled that they questioned who the young driver was. He did not identify the sponsors, and the...