Chinese GP winner Kimi Antonelli was mistakenly introduced as "Kimi Raikkonen" as he took to the podium in Shanghai.
Antonelli had become the second-youngest driver to ever win a grand prix with his win in China ahead of team-mate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who took a first Ferrari podium in third.
He became the first Italian since Giancarlo Fisichella 19 years, and 361 days ago to win a grand prix after Fisichella's victory in Malaysia as well as the 116th driver overall to claim a world championship GP win, with China 2026 being the 1,151st race.
Taking to the podium, veteran announcer Bob Constanduros suffered a momentary lapse, as 2007 world champion Raikkonen made an unexpected appearance!
For the record, with Antonelli being the second youngest winner at 19 years, 6 months, 19 days, Raikkonen would have been the third oldest ever at 46 years, 4 months, 27 days, behind Luigi Fagioli at 53 years, 22 days and Juan Manuel Fangio at 46 years, 9 months, 3 days.
Check out the hilarious mistake and Antonelli's reaction below!
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