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‘Just the beginning’ for Antonelli, F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king
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Kimi Antonelli, F1’s youngest world champion at 20, has become the life and soul of the paddock with his personality.
Kimi Antonelli, F1’s youngest world champion at 20, has become the life and soul of the paddock with his personality.
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