Emotional Antonelli reacts to 'dream' maiden F1 win

Kimi Antonelli has achieved his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver dominated the weekend, securing pole position on Saturday before leading the majority of Sunday's race to take the checkered flag. Overcome with emotion, the Italian driver expressed his gratitude toward the Mercedes team for their unwavering support since his promotion to the senior squad. This milestone marks the first Italian victory in over two decades, solidifying Antonelli's rapid rise after a challenging rookie season in 2025.