Teen Sensation Kimi Antonelli Wins F1 Debut in China
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An emotional Kimi Antonelli won his first grand prix on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who secured his maiden podium for Ferrari.
The 19-year-old Antonelli converted his pole-sitting record into victory after both McLarens failed to start the Shanghai race.
Antonelli briefly lost the lead at the start but regained control to cruise home to the chequered flag. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari.
Hamilton got a great start and took the lead, but Antonelli led from lap 29 onwards, with Leclerc third and Russell fourth.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was told to retire his car on lap 46, while Antonelli was in tears at the end as he soaked up victory.
