# Antonelli wins F1 title after emotional tears

> 20-year-old Antonelli wins F1 championship despite crying during final lap.
- Title: Antonelli wins F1 title after emotional tears · RaceFans
- Summary: 20-year-old Antonelli wins F1 championship despite crying during final lap. 20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli won F1 world championship after losing 1.8…
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- Published: 2026-11-02T12:02:42+00:00
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## Antonelli wins F1 title
20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched F1 world championship in his second season.
## Crying during final lap
Antonelli admitted he lost 1.8 seconds to leaders because he was crying on final lap.
## Emotional tears on track
He saw two Ferraris with tears and struggled to see the track clearly.
## Youngest champion
Antonelli became youngest F1 world champion in history after moving from karts to cars.
## Championship secured
Antonelli needed only two points to clinch title even if rival won all remaining races.
## Race strategy
Antonelli started cautiously but took risks after red flag period to gain podium positions.
## Final lap decision
He backed off to avoid crash after losing sight of track due to tears.
## Key takeaway

20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli won F1 world championship after losing 1.8 seconds due to tears on final lap.