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F1 Update: Kimi Antonelli on Track to Become Youngest Champion in History. The Italian is just 20 years old.

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00:01The Mexico City Grand Prix could prove a pivotal moment in Kimi Antonelli's career as he looks
00:10to become the Formula One World Champion. The Mercedes teenager will be looking to strengthen
00:16his grip at the top of the leaderboard and could even be crowned champion by the end
00:22of the race weekend. The Jiménez-Rodriguez track presents a unique challenge with its
00:29high altitude affecting engine performance, aerodynamic efficiency and cooling as well.
00:36Now teams will be looking to strike the right balance between straight line speed which has
00:41been a problem for teams like Ferrari and also grip while the long run towards the first corner
00:48often creates opportunities for overtaking. Mercedes will hope to give Antonelli the machinery needed
00:58to challenge at the front of the pack although rivals will be determined to prevent him from
01:05gaining a decisive advantage in the race none other than his teammate George Russell. The teenager comes
01:14into the race with a 123 point lead over Russell and needs only a ninth place finish to secure the
01:21championship. If he becomes champion he will be the youngest driver in Formula One history to win the
01:29title aged just 20 years old. The race offers a special occasion for home favourite Sergio Perez who is set
01:39to make his
01:39300th Grand Prix start in front of supporters.
01:44alen on is a rebel himself beyond encourageower and hooks to make sure that his relocation is
01:44for the next성.
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