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Mercedes chief applauds Lewis Hamilton for showing Kimi Antonelli ‘the ultimate sign of respect’

Kimi Antonelli shared the podium with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton when he sealed the Formula 1 world title in Mexico. Symbolically, it was perhaps…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
Mercedes chief applauds Lewis Hamilton for showing Kimi Antonelli ‘the ultimate sign of respect’
Key Things to Know
  • Mercedes chief Bradley Lord praised Lewis Hamilton for orchestrating a celebratory podium lift for Kimi Antonelli.
  • Hamilton and Max Verstappen lifted 20-year-old Antonelli onto their shoulders after he clinched the F1 world championship.
  • Antonelli stated he will frame the iconic photograph of the podium celebration in his home.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord praised Lewis Hamilton for showing Kimi Antonelli the ultimate sign of respect following the Mexico Grand Prix. After Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship, Hamilton coordinated with race winner Max Verstappen on the podium to lift the 20-year-old Italian onto their shoulders in celebration.

Lord described the podium gesture as game recognizing game and called it a very special moment between racing drivers. Antonelli, who sealed the championship title with four races remaining, stated in his post-race press conference that he plans to frame the iconic photo of the celebration in his home.

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