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The rival Verstappen needs - our verdict on Antonelli's F1 title

Kimi Antonelli has secured the Formula 1 world championship at age 20 during his sophomore season. While he faced minor incidents in Australia and Azerbaijan, his overall consistency and pace have established him as a legitimate rival to Max Verstappen.

Although he drives for Mercedes, his performance has notably outpaced his teammate George Russell. Experts suggest that a direct battle between Antonelli and Verstappen in equal machinery is the next logical step to determine his standing among the sport's all-time greats.

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