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F1 crowns its youngest champion

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Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Kimi Antonelli finished third to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. The final top 10 was Verstappen, Hamilton, Antonelli, Leclerc, Norris, Russell, Lawson, Bortoleto, Hadjar, Hirakawa.

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix. At 41, he is the oldest F1 polesitter since 42-year-old Mario Andretti at the 1982 Italian Grand Prix. This is a social-media reaction item about Formula 1 sharing then-and-now photos of Kimi Antonelli with Verstappen and Hamilton; no disputed factual claim needs a check. This is a promotional post about Looksmart Ferrari Formula 1 model deliveries; no checkable factual claim. This is an ESPN headline promoting College Football Playoff ranking analysis; it does not make a specific factual assertion requiring verification. This is an ESPN headline/promotion for an MLB free agency rankings guide; no specific factual claim to check. This is an ESPN headline/promotion for MLB offseason rumors; no specific checkable factual

ESPN reports, citing sources, that Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State head coaching job, and that Philip Rivers is also a prominent candidate.

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Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Kimi Antonelli finished third to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. The final top 10 was Verstappen, Hamilton, Antonelli, Leclerc, Norris, Russell, Lawson, Bortoleto, Hadjar, Hirakawa.

Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton to win the Mexico City Grand Prix AND KIMI ANTONELLI IS THE 2026 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION! #F1 #MexicoGP

Original post · Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1)

[formula1.com](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/antonelli-crowned-youngest-ever-f1-champion-as-verstappen-wins-eventful-mexico-city-grand-prix.xpMMeef

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Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix. At 41, he is the oldest F1 polesitter since 42-year-old Mario Andretti at the 1982 Italian Grand Prix. This is a social-media reaction item about Formula 1 sharing then-and-now photos of Kimi Antonelli with Verstappen and Hamilton; no disputed factual claim needs a check. This is a promotional post about Looksmart Ferrari Formula 1 model deliveries; no checkable factual claim. This is an ESPN headline promoting College Football Playoff ranking analysis; it does not make a specific factual assertion requiring verification. This is an ESPN headline/promotion for an MLB free agency rankings guide; no specific factual claim to check. This is an ESPN headline/promotion for MLB offseason rumors; no specific checkable factual

🚨 | 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧: 𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝟭 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟮! 41 YEARS YOUNG! 🐐 Lewis Hamilton becomes the oldest driver to secure a Formula 1 Grand Prix pole position since Mario Andretti at the 1982 Italian Grand Prix! 📊 Hamilton —

Original post · THE F1 HOOK (@TheF1Hook)

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ESPN reports, citing sources, that Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State head coaching job, and that Philip Rivers is also a prominent candidate.

Sources: Ex-QB Wilson interviews with NC State, joins Rivers as HC candidate - Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coaching job at NC State on Tuesday, joining Philip Rivers as prominent candidates, sources told ESPN.

Original post · ESPN

[espn.com](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story//id/50373951/russell-wilson-interviews-nc-state-head-coaching-job) NAMES: Russell Wilson = former NFL qua

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What the hosts said

MKimi Antonelli just won the Formula 1 championship — youngest ever — with a third-place finish in Mexico City. Max Verstappen won the race.
LHold on, third place wins the title? That's the math?
MChris Medland posted on X: "KIMI ANTONELLI IS THE 2026 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION!" Third was all he needed.
LOkay, that's not backing in. That's a Mercedes kid doing exactly what the day required.
MHe didn't win the race to clinch. Verstappen and Hamilton both beat him.
LThe championship was already in his hands. Smart drivers don't fight for a win they don't need.
MBut here's what I can't get past: Hamilton took pole at 41. Oldest F1 polesitter since Mario Andretti in 1982.
LThe old man still has it, and the kid takes the crown. This sport is nuts right now.
MThe F1 Hook put the stat on X. Hamilton at the front, Antonelli on the podium, Verstappen stealing the win. Three generations.
LTop reply says exactly what I'm thinking: "Insane. What a talent. So much to look forward to. Great drive, Max."
MBut is this Antonelli title real, or is it a car title? When Verstappen wins and you're third, that's a gift.
LOh, come on. You don't luck into a Formula 1 championship. He's been quick all year. He earned the points.
MDid he beat Verstappen head-to-head today? No. He beat him over a season.
LThat's literally how championships work! You don't have to win the last race to win the title.
MOkay, I'll give him this: he didn't crack. Third when he needed third. That's pressure.
LNow you're getting it.
MSwitching gears, baseball's free agency board just dropped. ESPN's new top 50 rankings are out.
LTarik Skubal is the name. The question is which team pays and which team trades for an ace instead.
MThe report says an ace could be traded, not just signed. That's the hot stove part I actually like.
LWe're already speculating about a blockbuster before the offseason even gets going. I'm here for it.
MJust don't tell me the Yankees get the next ace for nothing. I've seen that movie.
LYou'll be furious, and you'll still watch every inning.
MBaseball's back. That's all I needed.

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