Lando Norris believes Kimi Antonelli ought to commemorate his F1 championship “appropriately” following a standout season.

The Briton further shared his hopes that Antonelli would take the time to truly commemorate this significant milestone, despite his youth.

“I’m genuinely thrilled for him. He’s a wonderful guy. He deserves this immensely, and I hope that even though he’s young, he celebrates it appropriately,” he expressed.

“He’s had an exceptional season. So, yes, I’m just really happy for him.”

Norris has been vocal in his admiration for Antonelli over the past few weeks. While in Austin, he noted how swiftly Antonelli has adapted to his Mercedes, even in comparison to his more seasoned teammate George Russell.

Lando Norris, McLaren

“I find it extremely impressive what he has accomplished at such a young age, in just his second year in Formula 1. He’s about to become the youngest world champion ever. It’s quite incredible,” he stated.

“I have a high opinion of George and consider him a strong driver. However, Kimi has been two steps ahead of George throughout the entire season. So, he’s done a remarkable job.”

Antonelli has triumphed in nine races this season and currently leads the drivers’ championship with 380 points, a substantial 119 points ahead of Verstappen. Russell, who was seen as the title favorite at the start of the season, is positioned fourth.

In contrast, Norris has faced challenges in defending his title, securing only two victories in the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix.

Prior to the Mexico weekend, he stated he would willingly relinquish his champion title.

“I have nothing but admiration for Kimi. He’s a really nice guy. We get along quite well, and I’m more than happy to hand the No 1 over to him," Norris commented.