Kimi Antonelli wrapped the 2026 title in Mexico City with a gutsy P3 behind Hamilton and Verstappen, sealing it while battling illness and the weight of closing out his first championship. The Mercedes driver had enough of a cushion that third was all he needed, and he took it — no drama, just execution. Seventy-two hours later he landed in São Paulo still riding the high, fronting a Petronas press event and working through the victory-lap obligations that come with the crown. Antonelli's Mexico performance wasn't spectacular, but champions don't need spectacular when the math is on their side. He delivered under pressure, sick and all, which is exactly the kind of moment that defines a title run. Now comes the hard part: staying locked in through Brazil and the final races when the trophy's already on the shelf and every camera wants a soundbite instead of a lap time.

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