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Philip Duncan

Kimi Antonelli pips George Russell in Shanghai to clinch maiden Grand Prix victory

Top step: Kimi Antonelli is a race winner for the first time - (AFP via Getty Images)

Kimi Antonelli entered the world championship fight after he became Formula One's second youngest winner in history with victory at Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix - as Lewis Hamilton claimed the first podium of his Ferrari career.

Antonelli, 19 years and 202 days, delivered a composed drive from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit to dislodge Sebastian Vettel in the all-time list and enter the record books behind only Max Verstappen.

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