Why Lewis Hamilton's PR move on Ferrari-Leclerc is a DISASTER | Kimi WINS the F1 title | 2026 Mexico GP

Can a 20-year-old really be the best Kimi Antonelli F1 driver? We break down why youth in the cockpit is no longer a liability. Most people assume a 20-year-old is too irresponsible to handle high-stakes situations, yet the current Formula One landscape proves otherwise. We analyze the perception of age versus the reality of skill shown during the 2026 Mexico GP, where talent clearly outweighs conventional wisdom about maturity. Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora explore how young champions like Kimi Antonelli are redefining what we expect from top-tier athletes. We also discuss how Lewis Hamilton and the Ferrari team are navigating this new era of racing dominance. A 20-year-old is the best driver in the world. Soumil and Kunal ask whether Kimi Antonelli's title is a real leap or just the car, then unpack the Ferrari blow-up that may change the team for good. Kimi Antonelli is world champion at 20, and Kunal says he beat Sebastian Vettel's youngest-champion mark by three years. Kunal isn't surprised. Soumil has his own take on how good Kimi really is, and the two disagree on where he ranks, how much the 2026 cars helped and what pressure he has already faced. Kunal and Soumil also get into: - The full-circle story: Mexico was the race where Kimi first finished ahead of George Russell last year, and he wins the title there 12 months later - Max and Lewis lifting Kimi on their shoulders, and whether that image will last like the 1992 Senna, Schumacher and Prost photo - Why Soumil wants Pirelli to change the tyres next year - Hamilton vs Leclerc at turn 4, Hamilton's comments after the race, Fred Vasseur's response and whether Ferrari may never be the same again - Esteban Ocon being let go by Haas mid-weekend, and Ryo Hirakawa stepping in to score a point - Cadillac's Bottas crash, Perez's pit lane speeding penalty and his show run - Sainz saying they don't deserve to be at the bottom of the grid Plus, Kimi's highlight of the year: Soumil picks Monza, Kunal picks Silverstone. Perfect for F1 fans who want a debate, not just a recap. Subscribe so you don't miss the Brazilian GP episode. Chapters: 0:00 A 20-year-old world champion 1:34 Was Antonelli's leap real or the car? 4:54 Mexico win and full-circle story vs Russell 7:47 Pressure on Antonelli 10:18 Groomed for this: his racing upbringing 12:12 Max and Lewis lift Kimi, the iconic image 13:05 Tyres and a new generation of fans 15:52 Ferrari: Hamilton vs Leclerc turn 4 clash 25:31 Rules of engagement and Leclerc's baby comment 28:51 Antonelli's season highlights beyond the car 29:44 Ocon sacked by Haas, Hirakawa steps in 34:17 Mexican GP final classification and penalties 35:28 Kimi's highlight of the year (Monza vs Silverstone) 37:24 Cadillac, Bottas crash and Perez show run 42:52 Sainz's bottom-of-the-grid comment 44:48 Brazilian GP preview and sign-off 📢 F1 journalists & bloggers — if you quote this interview, please credit: Inside Line F1 Podcast. Sharing is caring. So is attribution. 🧡 Don’t forget to like, comment with your thoughts, and subscribe for more exclusive F1 interviews and breakdowns! Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #MexicoGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices