# Kimi Antonelli targets F1 title in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli aims to become Italy's first F1 champion since 1953. He needs a ninth-or-better finish in Mexico to claim the title at 20 years and 68 days. His record-breaking win would surpass Sebastian Vettel's by over three years.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/motoring/motorsport/heres-how-kimi-antonelli-can-claim-the-f1-title-in-mexico-on-sunday/

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