{"id":4862,"date":"2026-11-02T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4862"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:08:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:08:42","slug":"ill-put-it-on-my-wall-antonelli-reveals-why-mexico-podium-photo-with-f1-legends-means-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/ill-put-it-on-my-wall-antonelli-reveals-why-mexico-podium-photo-with-f1-legends-means-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;ll put it on my wall&#8217;: Antonelli reveals why Mexico podium photo with F1 legends means so much"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Andrea Kimi Antonelli plans to frame a photograph of himself alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen<\/strong> following his historic Formula 1 championship victory in Mexico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The 20-year-old praised the respect shown by the two multiple world champions<\/strong>, describing the moment as one he will never forget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antonelli shared the podium with Verstappen and Hamilton after finishing third<\/strong>, securing the 2026 Drivers&#8217; Championship and becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrea Kimi Antonelli has revealed that <strong>he intends to frame a photograph of himself alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the Mexican Grand Prix podium<\/strong>, describing the moment as one of the most meaningful of his career. The Mercedes driver secured his first Formula 1 world championship on Sunday (November 1), becoming the youngest champion in history at just 20 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking after the race, Antonelli explained that sharing such an important moment with two drivers who have shaped modern Formula 1 made the occasion even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, M\u00c9XICO, CIDADE DO M\u00c9XICO, CORRIDA, P\u00d3DIO, MERCEDES, KIMI ANTONELLI\" class=\"wp-image-1020320085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-podio-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kimi Antonelli (Photo: F1)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antonelli cherishes recognition from Hamilton and Verstappen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I will definitely frame the picture and put it in my house because it&#8217;s just an incredible moment,&#8221; Antonelli said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And as well, to see so much respect from two incredible drivers who have done the history of the sport is truly special, and a moment that will live and will always be remembered.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian finished third in Mexico, behind race winner Verstappen and Hamilton, who took second for Ferrari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both drivers congratulated Antonelli after the race, recognising the significance of his achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/verstappen-praises-antonellis-historic-f1-title-and-reveals-struggle-to-hold-off-hamilton-in-mexico\/\">Verstappen described Antonelli&#8217;s title as extraordinary and said he was proud of the new champion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton, meanwhile, praised his former Mercedes team and said he was grateful to witness Antonelli become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The occasion also carried particular significance because Antonelli replaced Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, beginning the journey that led to his first championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;So definitely I will frame the picture and put it on the wall of my house so I can see it very well whenever I go in,&#8221;<\/strong> Antonelli added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mexico podium becomes symbol of Antonelli&#8217;s historic achievement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antonelli secured the championship at <strong>20 years, 2 months and 7 days<\/strong>, breaking Sebastian Vettel&#8217;s record from 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/antonelli-ends-italys-73-year-wait-for-f1-world-champion-after-mexico-title\/\">His achievement also ended Italy&#8217;s 73-year wait for a Formula 1 world champion<\/a>, dating back to Alberto Ascari&#8217;s second title in 1953.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mercedes driver had struggled to contain his emotions after crossing the finish line, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/video-antonelli-breaks-down-in-tears-after-becoming-youngest-f1-world-champion-in-mexico\/\">breaking down in tears over the team radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He later revealed that tears had made it difficult to see the circuit during the final lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Antonelli, the photograph alongside Verstappen and Hamilton will serve as a permanent reminder not only of his first world championship, but also of the recognition he received from two of the sport&#8217;s most successful drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> is following the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">Formula 1 section<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he will frame a photograph alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen after winning his first Formula 1 world championship, calling the respect shown by both drivers 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