Verstappen’s Advice to Antonelli: Enjoy the Ride and Celebrate

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 25, 2026By author

Max Verstappen advised Kimi Antonelli to enjoy the ride and get ready to celebrate as the Italian stands on the brink of becoming Formula One'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 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.

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