# Antonelli wins world championship

> New world champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli says doubters added fuel to the fire in his world championship pursuit.
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- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-11-03T07:15:05+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the F1 world championship with nine grand prix wins after overcoming doubts about his readiness for Formula 1.