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Antonelli wins world championship
New world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli says doubters added fuel to the fire in his world championship pursuit.
In brief
New world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli says doubters added fuel to the fire in his world championship pursuit. Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the F1 world championship with nine grand prix wins after overcoming doubts about his readiness for Formula 1. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Antonelli's world championship win
New world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he was driven to disprove those who said he wasn't ready for Formula 1.
Antonelli's early F1 challenges
Antonelli made his F1 debut last year aged 18 with Mercedes' works team and scored no points in nine races.
Antonelli's championship success
Antonelli clinched the title with nine grand prix wins, the most of any driver, after overcoming doubts about his readiness for F1.
Antonelli on doubters
Antonelli said doubters added fuel to the fire by suggesting he didn't belong in Formula 1 or was unprepared for it.
The bottom line
Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the F1 world championship with nine grand prix wins after overcoming doubts about his readiness for Formula 1.
