Mexico City GP: Ferrari drivers share their account of race start drama

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Antonelli watches back emotional video of his journey to World champion

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Mexico City Grand Prix - Race highlights

Lewis Hamilton overtook Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc before colliding with Max Verstappen as they battled for the lead in the race restart.

Hamilton collides with Verstappen in DRAMATIC race restart!

Valtteri Bottas suffered a suspension failure in his Cadillac as he crashed heavily into the barriers during Sunday's race in Mexico City.

'That is a hefty impact!' - Bottas has huge crash after suspension failure

Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc overtook him on the opening lap while leaving the track but was only given a five-second penalty for the infringement.

'The stewards are handing Charles this win!' - Hamilton fumes at Leclerc penalty

Relive a dramatic opening lap as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was given a five-second penalty after overtaking Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

CHAOS on opening lap as Leclerc gets penalty after overtaking Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel congratulated Kimi Antonelli on breaking his record as the youngest ever Formula One world champion.

Vettel congratulates Antonelli on breaking his record as youngest world champion!

Max Verstappen was full of praise for Kimi Antonelli after he became Formula One's youngest ever world champion.

'He's done an unbelievable job' - Max hails Kimi after becoming youngest world champion

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'What a picture!' - Verstappen, Hamilton hoist Antonelli high after world title win

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was ecstatic after Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever champion in Formula One history.

'I'm just so proud' - Toto jubilant after Antonelli wins maiden world title

Kimi Antonelli was in buoyant mood after becoming the youngest ever Formula One world champion.

'This is just the beginning' - Antonelli looking to emulate greats with more world titles

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever Formula One world champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

History made! Antonelli crowned youngest F1 world champion