The Mercedes driver surpassed the success of the current four of the world of Max Verstappen’s current world champion and became the youngest driver who was a race leader at one time.
Kimi Antonelli Becomes The Youngest Driver To Ever Lead A Lap In Formula 1, Pipping Max Verstappen at His Maiden Win in 2016 # F1 #Japanesegp pic.twitter.com/mjhwxvqve9
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Max did it in 2016. in the race for VN Spain, when he enrolled in his first race for Red Bull victory. The Dutch was 18 years old and 228 days.
On the other hand, Antonelli decided to go to replace the tire later, so he reached the first place in Japan with the circumstances. Italian is 18 years old, as well as Max at the time he was the first time the leader of a race in Formula 1, but the difference is that Kimi is 18 years and 224 days.
Antonelli ended this race in the seventh place in front of Hamilton, and behind his club colleague Russell.
The Mercedes driver after three races this season has 30 points in the General Driver Placement.
(Vijesti.ba)
